About the role

  • Maintain a full-time caseload representing eligible clients.
  • Develop and maintain specialized knowledge in the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing trauma-informed legal services, family court representation for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and legal advice and supportive services through the criminal justice process, as well as representation in other civil legal matters as they relate to the victimization.
  • Interacts respectfully with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, with an awareness of the importance of cultural competence and humility.
  • Collaborates 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.
  • Contributes to a safe and healthy work environment for fellow employees.
  • Cooperates in all grant reporting requirements, program reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance, case closing and compliance review.

Requirements

  • Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State.
  • Demonstrated commitment of service to low-income people.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • 94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible
  • 100% Employer paid Dental Insurance
  • 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
  • 100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability
  • 100% Employer paid Long-term Disability
  • Vision Insurance
  • 20 Paid Vacation days per year
  • 12 Sick days per year
  • 5 Personal days per year
  • 13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year
  • 35-Hour Work Week
  • Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits)

Job title

Staff Attorney – Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Public Benefits

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$70,000 - $106,100 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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