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Staff Attorney - Family Law/Domestic Violence Unit

Legal Services NYC
Location
Manhattan Legal Services
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Family
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar
  • 2+ years of matrimonial and family law practice
  • Conducting intakes, interviewing clients, providing advice, brief services and assessments for legal representation for new clients
  • Proving safety planning and legal referrals to clients
  • Advising and representing survivors of intimate partner violence in family law and matrimonial cases in New York County Family, Supreme and Integrated Domestic Violence courts
  • Representing Manhattan Legal Services at community events, stakeholders meetings, and off-site legal clinics
Nice to have
  • Excellent analytical, writing, communication, oral advocacy, trial, and organization skills
  • Fluency or strong working ability in Spanish, or other language(s) commonly spoken by our client communities
  • Experience working directly with survivors of intimate partner violence
  • Demonstrated passion for public interest law, social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color to advance equality
What the job really is

The Staff Attorney in the Family Law Unit at Manhattan Legal Services will provide direct legal representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in various family law cases, including divorce and custody matters. Responsibilities include conducting client intakes, community outreach, and education, as well as collaborating with community partners. The role also involves litigation and advocacy in courts and administrative forums throughout Manhattan.

Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided is broad and dependent on work history and experience
  • Community outreach and after-hours work may be required
  • Focus on a specific demographic (survivors of intimate partner violence) may limit exposure to other areas of law
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