Supervising Attorney

Unity House Law Project is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Supervising Attorney (20 hours per week) to join our passionate team of attorneys and paralegals who advocate for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Our work centers on civil legal proceedings, particularly family and matrimonial law.

The Supervising Attorney will provide both legal and administrative oversight, guide and mentor staff, and offer limited direct consultation and representation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in trauma-informed legal services, thrives both independently and collaboratively, and is deeply committed to supporting survivors of domestic violence. This role offers flexible weekday, daytime scheduling, onsite work, and opportunities for some remote hours.

Salary based upon experience 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed civil legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence.
• Supervise a small team of attorneys and paralegals, ensuring high-quality advocacy and service delivery.
• Support professional development through staff training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate closely with domestic violence program staff and other Unity House teams to enhance client support and program effectiveness.
• Work with senior leadership to shape the long-term vision and priorities for legal services.
• Build and strengthen relationships with partner organizations to improve service coordination and community outreach.
• Maintain accurate records, case statistics, and ensure compliance with all funding and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising attorneys in family and matrimonial litigation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience representing or supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence.
• Minimum 5 years practicing within a trauma-informed legal framework.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and case-management skills.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.

Benefits 

• Paid time off: 6 days in first year (increases annually)
• NYS Sick Leave based on total hours worked ( approx 34 hours) per year
• 11 paid holidays 2 floating holidays
• Major medical leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan employer contributions after one year
• Tuition reimbursement
• 50% discount on childcare tuition at A Child’s Place
• Gym, tuition, and cell phone discounts

Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. 

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.