Family Law Project Assistant - Advocacy & Admin

Sanctuary For Families, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer retirement contribution

Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, etc

Generous Leave Policy

Flexible spending account / Health sav

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement program

Gym reimbursement program

Wellness program and rewards

Job summary

Sanctuary for Families seeks a Project Assistant to support attorneys in the Family Law Project at the NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx, handling family offense, custody/visitation, and related matters for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.

The role includes administrative tasks, data compilation, outreach in the Bronx, and collaboration with other agencies to drive systemic change. The position operates from the NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx, with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills in oral and written form.
• Proactive, efficient, and accurate organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with legal systems and impact on survivors of trauma; interest welcome.
• Ability to work well with diverse communities; high integrity and professionalism.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat; Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist project attorneys in litigation support, including drafting/editing documents, interviewing clients, and managing records.
• Coordinate pro se clinics and provide administrative support.
• Support Consultation Attorney and perform direct advocacy with city/state agencies.
• Conduct client intakes, schedule appointments, and communicate with clients.
• Refer clients to legal/social services within and outside Sanctuary for Families and FJC.
• Prepare grant applications to support clients’ economic stability and emergency financial aid.
• Maintain client databases and files; assist with case preparation.
• Organize trainings, meetings, panels, and outreach events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Legal systems knowledge

Diversity sensitivity

Integrity

Computer literacy

Salesforce familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Salesforce

Job description

Sanctuary for Families seeks a Project Assistant to support attorneys in the Family Law Project at the NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx, handling family offense, custody/visitation, and related matters for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.

The role includes administrative tasks, data compilation, outreach in the Bronx, and collaboration with other agencies to drive systemic change. The position operates from the NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx, with a hybrid schedule.