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Supervising Attorney - Domestic Violence Law Project Summary: Essential JobFunctions: Supervisory Reports: The Supervising Attorney has four to five staff attorneys as direct reports Prior litigation experience in family or matrimonial proceedings required. Trial skills required. Familiarity with New York City Family Courts preferred. Must possess strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to convey legal concepts to lay people. The ability to write routine reports, court documents, case notes, pleadings and correspondence in a clear, concise and effective manner is essential. Must be creative and have critical thinking skills. Must be a persuasive and effective public speaker. Prior experience organizing and executing group trainings and information exchanges is preferred. Must possess demonstrated appropriate communications skills with client populations, colleagues and court staff. Problem-solving, prioritizing, time management, team-building and organizational skills are also essential. Must be familiar with legal services, resources and procedures available in New York City. Must possess a knowledge and understanding of economic issues facing domestic violence victims, including but not limited to housing, public benefits and child support. Strong networking skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with various individuals, organizations and government agencies is essential. A strong commitment to working exclusively with victims of domestic violence is required. Qualifications: Must have a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school, be admitted to the New York State Bar and have three to five years of related experience. Must have prior experience in and/or thorough knowledge of family law, crisis intervention, criminal justice system, working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, family violence, poverty law, feminist law and/ social justice work. Bilingual oral and written skills strongly preferred. Demonstrated commitment to social justice, community empowerment, and anti-racism strongly preferred. This position is subject to acollective bargaining agreement to be negotiated with local 2325 of the UAW. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for the training and regular supervision of four to five Staff Attorneys. The Supervising Attorney will, using autonomy and independence, carry a small caseload of family and matrimonial cases in New York City’s Family and Supreme Courts. The Supervising Attorney will represent victims in all stages of litigation. The Supervising Attorney will also conduct presentations and trainings to internal and external audiences including community-based organizations and other service based providers on domestic violence and the law.
Interacts with:
Director
Staff Attorneys
Clients
Safe Horizon court programs staff
External decision makers
Funders
Judges
Court Staff
Private Attorneys
Attorneys from other not for profit organizations, with related missions
Private and not for profit community-based service providers
District Attorney’s office
Family Justice Centers
Mayor’s office
Representatives from law schools
Representatives from the Bar Association
Required skills:
Hiring Range: 78,000.00 - 87,000.00 Annual
Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week
Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center
Full Time
$121k-162k (estimate)
01/07/2024
06/17/2024
safehorizon.org
NEW YORK, NY
500 - 1,000
1978
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
ARIEL ZWANG
$5M - $10M
Safe Horizon is a New York-based victim service non-profit Organization that provides domestic violence, shelter, community, social, child abuse for the victims of crime.