Job Description
Sanctuary for Families is seeking a part-time Staff Attorney to provide legal representation to survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in family law matters. The attorney will work out of the Brooklyn Family Justice Center, reporting to the Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director. This is a hybrid position, with the attorney expected to work three days a week (Wednesdays through Fridays). The salary for this position ranges from $47,385 to $55,013 per year, based on a step wage scale.
Organizational Overview:
Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. We provide comprehensive services to help survivors rebuild their lives and work towards ending gender violence through direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available at 12 locations throughout New York City.
Job Summary:
The Staff Attorney will provide direct representation and advocacy to clients in family law litigation, including family offense, custody and visitation, and child and spousal support. They will maintain a caseload of approximately 10-15 active clients per month and 20-30 active cases. The attorney will also conduct community outreach, train law students and pro bono attorneys, and collaborate with other agencies to advocate for systemic change. Fluency in a community language other than English is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct representation and advocacy to clients in family law litigation, including family offense, custody and visitation, and child and spousal support. - Maintain a caseload of approximately 10-15 active clients per month and 20-30 active cases. - Conduct outreach to underserved communities. - Train law students, pro bono attorneys, social service providers, health care professionals, and community-based organizations on domestic violence and the legal needs of victims. - Represent Sanctuary for Families on task forces and other political and advocacy committees outside the agency. - Collaborate with volunteers, interns, and pro bono attorneys. - Facilitate clients' access to resources and administer direct financial assistance and donations. - Attend and participate in interagency conferences to stay informed about developments in pro bono, domestic violence, and legal remedies for victims. - Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
- J.D. Degree and admission to the New York State Bar. - Minimum of two years of relevant legal experience. - Fluency in a community language other than English is a plus. - Strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills. - Highly motivated to provide zealous, knowledgeable, culturally competent, and empathic legal advocacy to domestic violence survivors. - Ability to work well with people from diverse communities and backgrounds.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary range of $47,385 to $55,013 per year. - Part-time position, working three days a week (Wednesdays through Fridays). - Hybrid work schedule. - Health, dental, and vision insurance. - Employer-paid life insurance. - Employer retirement contribution. - Paid time off (holidays, vacation, personal, sick). - Generous leave policy. - Flexible spending account/health savings account. - Student loan assistance. - Tuition reimbursement program. - Gym reimbursement program. - Wellness program and rewards.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sanctuary for Families is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under federal, New York state, or New York City laws. We follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law, including non-discrimination based on prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At Sanctuary for Families, we recognize that the safety, healing, and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence are at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ , and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, we strive to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continue to deepen our commitment.
