Staff Attorney - Family Law

Responsibilities

Maintain a full-time caseload representing eligible clients served by our Family Law Unit.

Provide legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Family Court matters including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy.

Maintain specialized knowledge of NYS Family Law, particularly: family offense, custody and visitation, child support violations, abuse and neglect proceedings.

Interact respectfully with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, with an awareness of the importance of cultural competence and humility.

Collaborate with other LawNY® advocates, human services providers, non-profit organizations and community groups as well as the courts, administrative tribunals and the private bar to address legal problems within our community, including providing community legal education.

Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment for fellow employees.

Cooperate in all grant reporting requirements, program reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance, case closing and compliance review.

Maintain a high level of professional competence through attendance of training sessions, seminars and conferences and individual efforts to keep abreast of current developments in the area of poverty law and the application of an equity lens to client service.

Qualifications

Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State.

Demonstrated commitment of service to people with low-income.

Excellent oral and written communication skills