Hope's Door NY · 1 month ago
Senior Attorney Domestic Violence
Hawthorne, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $113K/yr
10+ years expHope's Door NY is dedicated to ending domestic violence and empowering survivors. They are seeking a Senior Attorney to supervise and mentor staff attorneys while providing meaningful litigation work and strategic legal guidance to clients and survivors.
FamilyNon ProfitSocial Impact
Hiring Manager
Dianne DeFilippis
Responsibilities
Supervise, guide, and mentor staff attorneys in litigation strategy, client management, and courtroom practice
Provide consultations and strategic legal guidance to staff and to survivors seeking direction and safety
Review and approve pleadings, motions, and all court submissions
Represent a manageable caseload of clients in Westchester County courts
Work collaboratively with the Chief of Legal Services to build and strengthen programs, improve internal systems, and expand services
Engage with community partners to enhance coordinated responses to intimate partner violence
Qualification
Required
A New York–licensed attorney in good standing
A seasoned professional with 10+ years of litigation or family law experience, ideally involving trauma-exposed populations
A natural mentor with patience, presence, and strong leadership instincts
Someone who thrives in a mission-driven environment and believes in the power of trauma-informed practice
Preferred
Spanish fluency is a plus, not a requirement
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision
Generous PTO, holidays, and sick time
Supportive, collaborative work environment with professional development opportunities
Company
Hope's Door NY
Hope’s Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Janmarie Brown
Chief Program Officer
Recent News
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