Role OverviewThe Consultation Attorney will provide legal consultations and pro se services to Manhattan Family Justice Center clients who need assistance with family offense, custody/visitation, and child/spousal support proceedings, as well as matrimonial matters. The Consultation Attorney will provide technical assistance to FJC partner agencies, conduct community outreach, training and education in Manhattan, actively engage in advocacy committees and task forces, and collaborate with other agencies to advocate for systemic change.
What You Will Do
Provides initial civil legal screenings and any necessary follow-up legal consultations to clients seeking family law assistance, including drafting of pro se petitions and other filings. Provides direct representation to a limited number of clients in family law matters, including matrimonial, family offense, custody and visitation, and child and spousal support cases.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills, enjoy working collaboratively, and be comfortable speaking in public. They will be highly motivated to provide zealous, knowledgeable, culturally competent, and empathic legal advocacy to domestic violence victims.
Requirements
- J.D. degree
- Admission to the NY Bar
- 3 or more years of relevant family law experience required
- Fluency in a community language including Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, Haitian-Creole, Spanish and Russian preferred but not required
- Strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills
- Ability to work well with people from diverse communities and backgrounds
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer retirement contribution
- Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick)
- Generous Leave Policy
- Flexible spending account / Health savings account
- Student loan assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Gym reimbursement program
- Wellness program and rewards
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