Staff Attorney

NYLAG seeks a Staff Attorney for its Domestic Violence Law Unit, advocating on behalf of survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in New York City. The role will provide comprehensive safety planning, representation, and consultation to survivors in legal matters, including order of protection, divorce, custody/visitation, support, and other family law cases.

What You Will Do

Provide safety planning, representation, and consultation to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in legal matters, including order of protection, divorce, custody/visitation, support, and other family law cases. Assist survivors in submitting compensation claims based on their victimization, and provide representation and consultation to survivors in domestic violence-based immigration matters.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a demonstrated commitment to working with survivors of trauma and advancing gender, racial, and social justice. The ideal candidate will have experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, people experiencing poverty, and underserved communities, and will be able to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks.

Requirements

• Admission to New York State Bar
• 1-4 years of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence
• 1-4 years of legal experience representing clients in family and/or matrimonial law
• Experience with immigration law, particularly in VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, and U & T visas
• Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish or French
• Significant experience working with survivors of trauma, people experiencing poverty, and underserved communities
• 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
• Excellent written, oral, and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care