The Legal Aid Society
Temporary Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit - New York, NY
The Legal Aid Society, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Temporary Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit — New York, NY. Location: Manhattan - Civil Practice Harlem Community Law Offices. Application deadline: 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed (Nov 07, 2023). The position is funded through a temporary grant and continuation depends on funding availability. The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has an opening for a Temporary Staff Attorney in the Family/Domestic Violence (DV) Project. The Family/DV Project provides comprehensive direct legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence in a broad range of civil matters, including orders of protection, divorces, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, property rights, consumer matters and immigration. The Staff Attorney will primarily represent clients in family law and matrimonial matters across five boroughs and collaborate with community-based organizations for referrals, training, back-up case consultation, clinics, outreach, and joint education on DV issues. The Staff Attorney may also provide outreach to off-site locations and participate in city and statewide committees and task forces regarding DV and family law issues. Responsibilities
Represent clients in administrative hearings, city, state and federal court proceedings, and affirmative litigation, and advocate with local, state and federal agencies Train and engage in community outreach and education to individuals, local community-based organizations and advocates Conduct policy advocacy on behalf of clients Coordinate and collaborate with other groups and organizations Work with pro bono lawyers Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours Participate in continuous professional development Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Required qualifications: This position requires an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar Excellent written and oral advocacy skills are required Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team and manage a high volume of cases Ability to coordinate and collaborate successfully with other groups and organizations Excellent organizational skills Ability to work with pro-bono lawyers Preferred qualifications: Experience working with survivors of Domestic Violence is desirable Proficiency in languages other than English is preferred, but not required Experience with Family or Immigration Law is preferred Salary and Benefits
The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. Salary Range:
$84,000 - $152,500 The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits. Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below. studentaid.gov hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs Work Authorization
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.) How to Apply
All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF: Cover Letter Resume For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org Equal Employment Opportunity
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building strong professional relationships with clients and to meeting their needs. All members of our community are encouraged to continuously learn about identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and to participate in efforts to dismantle bias in all forms. Location
Manhattan - Civil Practice Harlem Community Law Offices
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Temporary Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit — New York, NY. Location: Manhattan - Civil Practice Harlem Community Law Offices. Application deadline: 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed (Nov 07, 2023). The position is funded through a temporary grant and continuation depends on funding availability. The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has an opening for a Temporary Staff Attorney in the Family/Domestic Violence (DV) Project. The Family/DV Project provides comprehensive direct legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence in a broad range of civil matters, including orders of protection, divorces, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, property rights, consumer matters and immigration. The Staff Attorney will primarily represent clients in family law and matrimonial matters across five boroughs and collaborate with community-based organizations for referrals, training, back-up case consultation, clinics, outreach, and joint education on DV issues. The Staff Attorney may also provide outreach to off-site locations and participate in city and statewide committees and task forces regarding DV and family law issues. Responsibilities
Represent clients in administrative hearings, city, state and federal court proceedings, and affirmative litigation, and advocate with local, state and federal agencies Train and engage in community outreach and education to individuals, local community-based organizations and advocates Conduct policy advocacy on behalf of clients Coordinate and collaborate with other groups and organizations Work with pro bono lawyers Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours Participate in continuous professional development Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Required qualifications: This position requires an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar Excellent written and oral advocacy skills are required Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team and manage a high volume of cases Ability to coordinate and collaborate successfully with other groups and organizations Excellent organizational skills Ability to work with pro-bono lawyers Preferred qualifications: Experience working with survivors of Domestic Violence is desirable Proficiency in languages other than English is preferred, but not required Experience with Family or Immigration Law is preferred Salary and Benefits
The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. Salary Range:
$84,000 - $152,500 The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits. Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below. studentaid.gov hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs Work Authorization
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.) How to Apply
All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF: Cover Letter Resume For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org Equal Employment Opportunity
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building strong professional relationships with clients and to meeting their needs. All members of our community are encouraged to continuously learn about identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and to participate in efforts to dismantle bias in all forms. Location
Manhattan - Civil Practice Harlem Community Law Offices
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