Sanctuary for Families · 1 month ago
Staff Attorney, Housing
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expSanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence. The Staff Attorney will handle housing matters such as eviction and HP actions in the housing courts of New York City, providing legal advocacy and support to victims of gender-based violence.
LegalNon ProfitProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Represents victims of gender violence in housing court proceedings, including non-payments, holdovers, and HP actions
Represents victims of gender violence in other forums, including Article 78 proceedings in Supreme Court
Provides legal advocacy with respect to early lease terminations, public housing, housing-related benefits, and rental arrears assistance
Provides legal assistance and consultations to pro se litigants in housing law matters
Screens, advises, and advocates for clients in legal and non-legal forums
Creates and conduct trainings on housing law and policy
Represents Sanctuary for Families on task forces and other political and advocacy committees outside the agency and at community events
Supports training of junior staff members, law students, pro bono attorneys and Sanctuary staff
Attends and participates in inter-agency conferences and legal/ bar association committee meetings to keep abreast of developments in the areas of pro bono, domestic violence, and housing law
Facilitates clients' access to intra-agency and outside resources and administers the provision of direct financial assistance and donations to clients
Develops and conducts outreaches to under-served communities
Maintains statistics relating to client services for grant reporting purposes
Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor
Collaborates with all other projects within the legal center on housing, public benefits, and family law issues
Collaborates with Clinical staff on housing issues for clients
Qualification
Required
JD and Admission to the NY Bar
Strong computer skills
Good public speaking skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and balance complicated cases
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to work well with diverse people and institutions
Sensitivity to issues of cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity with strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills to provide zealous, knowledgeable legal advocacy to domestic violence victims and other victims of gender-based violence
Knowledge of the dynamics of gender-based oppression and a strong motivation to combat gender-based violence
Preferred
2- 4 years' experience of prior housing law knowledge and experience preferred
Proficiency in a language other than English is preferred but not required
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer retirement contribution
Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick)
Generous Leave Policy
Flexible spending account / Health savings account
Student loan assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Gym reimbursement program
Wellness program and rewards
Company
Sanctuary for Families
Sanctuary for Families is a nonprofit organization that serves domestic violence survivors.
51-200 employees
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