Project Assistant

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

ABOUT US

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. 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 OVERVIEW

Sanctuary for Families seeks a Project Assistant to assist attorneys in its Family Law Project at the NYC Family Justice Center (FJC), Bronx, in representing survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in family offense, custody/visitation, child/spousal support and matrimonial proceedings. Other responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of project administration, performing administrative tasks, such as data compilation and organizing files, conducting community outreach and education in the Bronx, and collaborating with other agencies to advocate for systemic change. The Project Assistant will work out of the NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists project attorneys in all aspects of litigation support, including drafting and editing legal documents, conducting client interviews, writing correspondence, gathering evidence, maintaining case tracking systems, requesting transcripts, obtaining court records, and filing and serving legal documents
• Assists in the coordination of and provides administrative support to pro se clinics
• Works closely with and supports the work of the Consultation Attorney
• Performs direct advocacy on behalf of clients with city and state agencies and institutions
• Assists attorneys by conducting intakes with clients, scheduling them for appointments and corresponding with them asneeded
• Refers clients to appropriate legal and social services within and outside of Sanctuary for Families and the FJC
• Writes and prepares grant applications on behalf of clients to support their economic stability and to provide emergency financial assistance
• Provides administrative and case support for project attorneys, including maintaining client databases and client files, and assisting attorneys with case preparation
• Assists project attorneys in organizing trainings, meetings, panel presentations and community outreach and education, and conducts community outreach as needed
• Collaborates with volunteers, interns and pro bono attorneys
• Performs any other department or agency-related duties as directed by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proactive, efficient, and accurate organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable and/or interested in learning about legal systems and their impact on survivors of trauma and individuals from marginalized communities
• Ability to work well with people from diverse communities and backgrounds
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Computer literacy (including MS Office, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat) in remote and in-office settings, Salesforce is a plus
• Fluency in a community language other than English preferred

Budgeted Salary: $29.73 - $32.84 per hour; based on experience pursuant to wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement

Work position is Full-time (standard 35 hours/week), Hourly/Non-Exempt

Work schedule is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

Benefits:

• 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

Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. All 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.

Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.