Family Law Staff Attorney

DVP seeks a full-time Family Law Staff Attorney with 2-4 years of litigation experience to join a passionate team of attorneys and advocates to help survivors of intimate partner violence, and their children gain safety, security, and independence. The Attorney will provide legal representation and advocacy on custody/visitation, orders of protection, child/spousal support, and divorce, and lead community-based outreach and trainings. The ideal candidate is able to thrive working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, is comfortable with public speaking, and has a passion for helping to build partnerships and community.

About DVP

The Domestic Violence Project (DVP)’s mission is to help survivors of intimate partner violence, and their children live free of violence and abuse, marshalling the combination of legal and advocacy services necessary to secure justice and a dignified quality of life. We consider intimate partner violence – regardless of gender, sexual identity, religion, immigration, or other status – to be a human rights violation. We serve an average of 1,600 survivors annually across all five boroughs of NYC through our comprehensive direct services (legal representation in family law and immigration matters, holistic case management, and empowerment groups), plus an additional 2,000+ reached through community outreach, education, and clinics.

Job Responsibilities

The Family Law Staff Attorney who reports to both the director and supervisor of family law services, is responsible for the following:

• Zealously represent survivors in their family law matters.
• Collaborate with our entire DVP program to assist clients and increase effectiveness of programming
• Provide consultation and advocacy throughout NYC’s Family Justice Centers.
• Conduct outreach, education, and know-your-rights events throughout NYC and remotely
• Build and foster collaborative relationships with CBOs
• Train and mentor interns and volunteers
• Maintain records, statistics and funding requirements as needed
• All other tasks as assigned by management in service of survivors of intimate partner violence

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar is mandatory.
• Fluency in Spanish or another community language is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of intimate partner violence and trauma
• Deep experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Ability to work with clients in a sensitive and trauma-informed manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills and the ability to apply these skills in diverse situations.
• Comfortable with public speaking and highly motivated to cultivate new linkages.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Aptitude for intense and thorough negotiation and advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Interest and proclivity in working within a multi-disciplinary framework.
• Must be able to travel between boroughs.
• Able to work evenings if necessary.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance available on first day of employment
• Dental Insurance
• Eye Care Reimbursement
• Employer Retirement Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym reimbursement program

To Apply

Seeking an attorney with 2-4 years of family law experience with starting salary of $75,363.18 - $78,529.27 commensurate with experience, and an additional $1,500 for proficiency in Spanish. This is a bargaining unit position represented for collective bargaining purposes by the Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys, UAW Local 2325

Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references via email to Konstantin Dukhovnyy, Esq., Supervising Family Law Attorney at kdukhovnyy@urbanjustice.org. Please write “FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY” in the subject heading.

People of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Urban Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer.

We regret that due to high volume, we are unable to respond to inquiries and will only contact those candidates selected for consideration. Please do not contact us via telephone or fax.