Staff Attorney, Bronx Family Justice Center (BXFJC)
Company: Sanctuary for Families
Location: Bronx
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Description:ABOUT USSanctuary for Families is New York's leading
service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence,
sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year,
Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from
fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through
a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of
wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the
aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three
key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and
systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations
throughout New York City.POSITION OVERVIEWSanctuary for Families
seeks an attorney to provide legal representation to survivors of
domestic and gender based violence in family law matters in the
Bronx. The areas of focus are primarily family offense,
custody/visitation, child/spousal support, and matrimonial matters.
The Staff Attorney will also provide civil legal screenings and
legal consultations, assist pro se clients by drafting family law
petitions and other filings, assist with pro se clinics, conduct
community outreach and education, provide technical assistance to
FJC partner agencies, and collaborate with other agencies to
advocate for systemic change. The attorney will work out of the NYC
Family Justice Center in the Bronx. The attorney will report to the
Senior Program Director and Program Director, Family Law Project at
the Bronx Family Justice Center. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains a caseload of approximately 20 - 30 active clients
per month and approximately 40 - 60 active cases.
- Conducts outreach to underserved communities.
- Counsels law students, pro bono attorneys, social service
providers, health care professionals, and community based
organizations on domestic violence and the legal needs of
survivors.
- Represents Sanctuary for Families on task forces and other
political and advocacy committees outside the agency.
- Provides co-counsel to pro bono attorneys on all aspects of
litigation in family law matters.
- Collaborates with volunteers, interns and pro bono attorneys;
supports training of junior staff members on all aspects of client
contact, litigation support, case management, and/or project
development.
- Facilitates clients' access to intra-agency and outside
resources, and administers provision of direct financial assistance
and donations to clients.
- Attends and participates in interagency conferences and legal/
bar association committee meetings to keep abreast of developments
in the areas of pro bono, domestic violence, and legal remedies for
survivors of domestic violence.
- Performs any other department or agency-related duties or
special projects as directed by supervisor.Requirements:
- J.D. Degree
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Up to 4 years of relevant legal experience * - will consider
stellar Law Graduate who has sat for the Bar Exam
- Fluency in a community language other than English is a
plus
- Strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills
- Experience working in the domestic violence field is a
plus
- 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
backgroundsBudgeted Salary: $78,000 - $90,556 Annual; Based on
experience, pursuant to STEP wage scale in accordance with
collective bargaining agreement *$72,903 - $75,112 annually for Law
Graduates; pursuant to STEP wage scale in accordance with
collective bargaining agreementThis position is Full-time; 35hr/wk
- Salaried/ExemptWork Schedule is currently Hybrid; may vary based
on job site; must be able to meet job location schedule
obligationsBenefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer retirement contribution
- Paid time off
- Flex spending account
- Student loan assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Gym reimbursement program
- Wellness program and initiativesAll qualified applicants will
be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination
because of 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. Sanctuary for Families follows the
requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to
non-discrimination on the basis of 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.We recognize that the
safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic
violence and related forms of gender violence is 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, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles
at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that
commitment.Compensation details: 78000-90556 Yearly
SalaryPI0a407f2c5ccf-31181-34332567
Keywords: Sanctuary for Families, Hackensack , Staff Attorney, Bronx Family Justice Center (BXFJC), Legal , Bronx, New Jersey
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