Law Graduate, Community Law Project (Temp)

Description

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Community Law Project (CLP) Law Graduate provides comprehensive, culturally competent services to survivors of gender-based violence through advocacy, petition and motion drafting, outreach and training, and intra-agency promotion of activities and projects, which enhance Sanctuary’s mission. This is a part-time temporary position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports attorneys on their legal cases including pleading drafting, trial preparation and attending court appearances; supports training of junior staff members; 
• Provides advocacy to clients in family law matters, including family offense, custody and visitation, child and spousal support and divorces in all five boroughs of NYC. Provides other advocacy as needed, including the criminal legal and child protective systems;
• Provides pro se assistance and informational consultations to clients regarding family law matters;
• Supports attorneys at community based organizations (CBOs) legal clinics; 
• Supports attorneys on the Legal Helpline; 
• Advocates directly for clients with key stakeholders including but not limited to NYPD; prosecutors, Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), Human Resources Administration (HRA),  and Division for Homeless Services (DHS);
• Conducts community based outreach and training;
• Collaborates with volunteers, interns and pro bono attorneys;
• Directs cases to the appropriate resources within the agency and the Legal Center;
• Tracks the status of cases referred internally and externally;
• Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by the Senior Director.

Requirements

• J.D. AND must be pending admission to NYS Bar
• Fluency in a community language including Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, Haitian-Creole, Spanish and Russian preferred but not required
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Sensitivity to sexual exploitation, domestic violence and other gender-related issues
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong ability to work independently
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office

Budgeted Salary: $44,842 -  $46,213 per year ; pro- rated based on standard part-time 21-hr/wk work schedule

Work position is Part-time, Temporary - 21 hours/week; Salaried/ Exempt

Work schedule is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

Benefits:

•  Sick time (under NYS Sick & Safe Law)
•  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws.

Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.