Staff Attorney — Domestic Violence & Immigration

New York Legal Assistance Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,210 - 93,175; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A civil legal services organization in New York is seeking a temporary staff attorney for their Domestic Violence Law Unit. The role involves providing legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner violence, particularly from the Orthodox Jewish community. The attorney will also conduct outreach and collaborate with community partners. Admission to the New York State Bar and experience in family law is required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of legal experience representing clients in family or matrimonial law.
• Experience working with the Orthodox Jewish community.
• Significant experience with trauma survivors strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in legal matters.
• Conduct legal screenings and outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with external partners to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Experience with intimate partner violence

Fluency in Hebrew

Legal knowledge in family law

Excellent litigation skills

Collaborative communication

Education

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

A civil legal services organization in New York is seeking a temporary staff attorney for their Domestic Violence Law Unit. The role involves providing legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner violence, particularly from the Orthodox Jewish community. The attorney will also conduct outreach and collaborate with community partners. Admission to the New York State Bar and experience in family law is required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.