My Sisters' Place · 6 days ago
Family Law Attorney
Yonkers, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expMy Sisters' Place is dedicated to providing trauma-informed legal services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. The Associate Attorney will offer legal advice and representation in family law matters while participating in various committees to address survivors' rights.
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Responsibilities
Provide holistic legal representation and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in family law matters, including orders of protection, child support, paternity, custody, and visitation
Conduct all aspects of civil practice, including discovery, motion practice, negotiations, trial preparation, and trials
Conduct regular intake, assessment, and referrals on legal matters, including but not limited to matrimonial, housing, benefits, and criminal
Engage clients with safety planning and trauma-informed advocacy, including by connecting clients to MSP’s holistic range of supportive services
Screen new clients for eligibility and provide immediate advice and counsel upon intake
Oversee grants management to ensure that goals, objectives, and reporting requirements are met, including gathering and analyzing service statistics and creating program activity reports
Maintain accurate records in client databases
Attending and participating in department staff meetings, agency-wide committees, and ongoing training
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor and admission to NY State Bar
Commitment to serving the public interest with the highest standards of client-centered legal practice
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
Experience and enthusiasm for working well with diverse clients, communities, and colleagues, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
2 years of post-graduate experience in family court preferred
Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or another language spoken by the communities we serve is preferred but not required
Benefits
Generous health benefits package that includes dental and vision care
Financial Savings Plan
PTO plan that includes vacation, sick time, and personal days
Company
My Sisters' Place
My Sisters’ Place works to end violence in intimate relationships and combat the effects of domestic violence (DV) and human trafficking (HT) on adults and children.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathleen Dunleavy
CFO
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