Family Law Attorney

Responsibilities

• Conducting intakes, interviewing clients, providing advice, brief services and assessments for legal representation for new clients.
• Proving safety planning and legal referrals to clients.
• Advising and representing survivors of domestic violence in family law and matrimonial cases in Kings County Family, Supreme and Integrated Domestic Violence courts.
• Representing Brooklyn Legal Services at community events, stakeholders meetings, and off-site legal clinics.
• Conducting community outreach and education with our community-based partners.
• Provide training to both legal and other community members, such as Know Your Rights training.
• Complying with grant requirements, including providing information about Crime Victims' Assistance and aiding clients in applying for benefits and compensation through the Office of Victims Services
• Develop and maintain relationships with individuals, organizations, and government agencies within the domestic violence and legal community in New York City
• Working with social work team to assist clients in accessing non-legal support services and referrals

Requirements

1. J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar required;
2. 3-5 years of matrimonial and family law practice in New York City required;
3. Excellent analytical, writing, communication, oral advocacy, trial, and organization skills;
4. Fluency or strong working ability in Spanish, Bengali or other language(s) commonly spoken by our client communities strongly preferred;
5. Experience working directly with survivors of domestic violence strongly preferred;
6. Demonstrated passion for public interest law, social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color to advance equality.

Pay

Salary Range: $85,612 - $120,553 USD

Benefits

Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are strongly encouraged to apply.