Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence Family Law Advocacy Project, Queens

About the role

QLS seeks an attorney to join our Domestic Violence Family Law Advocacy Project (DVFLAP) in Queens.

Responsibilities

• Represent survivors of domestic violence in Family Court, Supreme Court and in the IDV Part of Criminal Court in a range of family legal matters including family offenses, child custody and visitation cases, child and spousal support matters and divorce proceedings.
• Work closely with QLS social workers and with community agency advocates to provide comprehensive, culturally sensitive representation.
• Conduct borough-wide outreach and community education workshops related to family law and domestic violence.
• Participate in community task forces and working groups to advocate for policy changes.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar or recent law graduate with advocacy experiences in areas relevant to family law, domestic violence, immigrants’ rights, civil rights and economic justice.
• Experience working with domestic violence survivors preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with diverse, low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team preferred.
• Excellent analytical, research and writing skills.
• Enthusiasm for partnering with community-based advocates and organizations.
• A facility working with software technology and basic knowledge of current technology in a law practice.
• Experience with Legal Server or other case management systems.
• Fluency or strong working ability in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali or Arabic a plus.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience (determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement). Benefits include excellent health and dental insurance, employer contribution to a pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan and generous leave time.

Schedule

Salary Range: $85,612 - $158,992 USD

All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.