Trauma-Informed Injunction Attorney for Survivors

Safespace, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employment

Professional Development Training

Job summary

Safespace, Inc. is looking for an Injunction for Protection Attorney to provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic violence. This full-time role involves outreach, legal proceedings, and collaboration with community partners. Candidates should be licensed in Florida, with litigation experience, and a strong grasp of intimate partner violence dynamics.

The position offers the chance to protect and empower survivors while working in a supportive environment dedicated to social justice. Applicants must ensure high ethical standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must possess a JD from an accredited law school and two years of litigation experience.
• Certification or licensing requirements: Florida licensed attorney in good standing.
• Must have a strong understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal advice to survivors of domestic violence in injunction proceedings.
• Assess the needs of survivors and make appropriate service referrals.
• Conduct outreach to develop partnerships for referral protocols.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Florida licensed attorney in good standing

Job description

Safespace, Inc. is looking for an Injunction for Protection Attorney to provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic violence. This full-time role involves outreach, legal proceedings, and collaboration with community partners. Candidates should be licensed in Florida, with litigation experience, and a strong grasp of intimate partner violence dynamics.

The position offers the chance to protect and empower survivors while working in a supportive environment dedicated to social justice. Applicants must ensure high ethical standards and confidentiality.