Temporary Staff Attorney (Project Eden)

About the role

NYLAG seeks a highly motivated temporary staff attorney within our Domestic Violence Law Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive safety planning, as well as representation and consultation to survivors of intimate partner violence in legal matters including order of protection, divorce, custody/visitation, support, and other family law cases in Supreme and Family Court throughout New York City;
• Provide representation and consultation in domestic violence-based immigration matters;
• Conduct legal screenings, clinics, and outreach, including on-site and in community to expand access to services;
• Engage in and conduct outreach with communities who face barriers to accessing services, in particular survivors from the Orthodox Jewish community;
• Collaborate and coordinate with external partners to further the goals of Project Eden, ensure seamless inter-agency referrals, and respond to ongoing and emerging community needs for survivors from the Orthodox Jewish community;
• Attend internal staff meetings and meetings with partner agencies and funders;
• Participate in relevant internal and external coalitions and task forces to advance survivor justice;
• Mentor legal interns, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys;
• Conduct educational seminars, trainings, and outreach to communities, partners, advocates, law students, and others on domestic violence related issues;
• Administer administrative duties including updating NYLAG case management systems and maintaining and updating files and case notes as well as assisting in grant reporting as needed;
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Admission to New York State Bar required;
• 1-3 years of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence is required;
• 1-3 years of legal experience representing clients in family and/or matrimonial law and/or other similar litigation experience is required;
• Knowledge of, interest in, and experience working with the Orthodox Jewish community is required;
• Fluency in Hebrew, Russian, or Yiddish is strongly preferred;
• Experience with immigration law, in particular VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, and U & T visas, is strongly preferred;
• Significant experience working with survivors of trauma, people experiencing poverty, and underserved communities strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with survivors of trauma and advancing gender, racial, and social justice;
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and creatively problem solve;
• Excellent litigation skills strongly preferred;
• Excellent written, oral and analytical skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.

Qualifications

• Admission to New York State Bar required;
• 1-3 years of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence is required;
• 1-3 years of legal experience representing clients in family and/or matrimonial law and/or other similar litigation experience is required;
• Knowledge of, interest in, and experience working with the Orthodox Jewish community is required;
• Fluency in Hebrew, Russian, or Yiddish is strongly preferred;
• Experience with immigration law, in particular VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, and U & T visas, is strongly preferred;
• Significant experience working with survivors of trauma, people experiencing poverty, and underserved communities strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with survivors of trauma and advancing gender, racial, and social justice;
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and creatively problem solve;
• Excellent litigation skills strongly preferred;
• Excellent written, oral and analytical skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proficiency in legal research and writing;
• Experience with legal technology and case management systems;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Experience with trauma-informed care and working with vulnerable populations;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care.

Pay

This role is temporary, covering a staff member’s parental leave. The current salary range for this position is between $87,210 - $93,175 pursuant to NYLAG’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, pro-rated for the period of employment.

Schedule

This role is temporary in nature commensurate with the parental leave of a current staff member.