Safe Horizon · 19 hours ago
Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Law Project
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$64K/yr - $68K/yr
2+ years expSafe Horizon is an organization focused on supporting victims of domestic violence. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to litigate family and matrimonial cases, provide legal information and advocacy, and maintain relationships with various stakeholders in the domestic violence and legal community.
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Responsibilities
Works independently to litigate family and matrimonial cases throughout New York City from intake to trial
Conducts in depth interviews with victims of domestic violence, compiles history and investigates to corroborate allegations
Drafts all legal documents and makes all court appearances with victims of domestic violence
Prepares witnesses and client for court appearances
Responsible for assisting clients with a holistic range of services, including advocacy on non-legal issues
Exercises complete decision-making authority over each client’s case
Provides legal information, advocacy and referrals to individual who reach out to the DVLP helpline
Maintains clients’ case files and all internal data logs. Responsible for their own clerical case-related work
Maintains monthly statistical reports documenting case representation, provision of legal advocacy and referrals
Provides statistical and narrative data to five to ten funders
Conducts presentations and trainings to community-based organizations and other service providers to promote the mission of the agency
Attends meetings to discuss policy issues affecting client population
Develops and maintains relationships with individuals, organizations and government agencies within the domestic violence and legal community in New York City
Participates in the Lawyer’s Committee against Domestic Violence and other advocacy/policy groups
Serves as an internal resource to Safe Horizon staff, answering questions and making educational presentations
Contributes to the employment, supervision and oversight of support staff, volunteers and student interns
Qualification
Required
Must have a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school, be admitted to the New York State Bar and have two to four years of related experience
Must possess strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to convey legal concepts to lay people
The ability to write routine reports, court documents, case notes, pleadings and correspondence in a clear, concise and effective manner is essential
Must be creative and have critical thinking skills
Must be a persuasive and effective public speaker
Must possess demonstrated appropriate communications skills with client populations, colleagues and court staff
Problem-solving, prioritizing, time management, team-building and organizational skills are also essential
Must be familiar with legal services, resources and procedures available in New York City
Must possess a knowledge and understanding of economic issues facing domestic violence victims, including but not limited to housing, public benefits and child support
Strong networking skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with various individuals, organizations and government agencies is essential
A strong commitment to working exclusively with victims of domestic violence is required
Preferred
Prior litigation experience in family or matrimonial proceedings preferred
Prior experience organizing and executing group trainings and information exchanges is preferred
New graduates who have completed an approved fellowship or judicial clerkship may be considered
Bilingual oral and written skills strongly preferred
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, community empowerment, and anti-racism strongly preferred
Benefits
Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan
Company Life Insurance
Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits Program
Gym Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Employee Learning Center
Company
Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon is victim assistance organization provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa A. O'Connor, Ph.D.
Deputy CEO
Denise Hagley
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-09-06
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