You haven't searched anything yet.
ABOUT US
Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Sanctuary for Families seeks an attorney to provide legal representation to survivors of domestic and gender based violence in family law matters in Manhattan. The areas of focus are primarily family offense, custody/visitation, child/spousal support, and divorce. The Staff Attorney will also provide civil legal screenings and legal consultations, assist pro se clients by drafting family law petitions and other filings, assist with pro se clinics, conduct community outreach and education, provide technical assistance to FJC partner agencies, and collaborate with other agencies to advocate for systemic change. The attorney will work out of the NYC Family Justice Center in Manhattan. The attorney will report to the Senior Program Director and Legal Project Director of the Family Law Project at the Manhattan FJC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeted Salary: $78,000 - $90,556; Based on experience, pursuant to STEP wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement
$72,903 - $75,112 annually for Law Graduates; pursuant to STEP wage scale in accrodance with collective bargaining agreement
This position Full-time; (35hr/wk) Salaried/Exempt
Work Schedule is currently Hybrid; may vary based on job site; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations
Benefits:
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ , and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.
Compensation details: 6 Yearly Salary
PIafa0c4bb5-
Full Time
$159k-198k (estimate)
05/22/2024
06/07/2024
sanctuaryforfamilies.org
BRONX, NY
100 - 200
1984
Private
ISA MARTINEZ
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services