Description:

Attorney for Agency Assisting Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking
The Staff Attorney is a member of the organization's Advocacy and Victims Services Department providing legal services, support, and advocacy to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The successful candidate will possess knowledge of and interest in the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. The Attorney provides advocacy and legal assistance and provides legal support and guidance for all agency advocates. Legal representation in court includes orders of protection, child custody modifications, legal guardianships, UVISAs and can include an advisor of choice for College Title IX hearings, landlord tenant and other legal issues affecting victims and their rights. There is an opportunity for an attorney who has a long term goal of being involved in litigation as we explore the expansion of the legal services available to crime victims.

Agency Overview
The Crime Victims Center (CVC) is the leading provider of comprehensive trauma-informed victim support services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, all violent crime, and elderly, minor, and disabled victims of property crime in Suffolk County. The CVC has transformed the delivery of comprehensive trauma-informed victim services for crime victims through its National Association of Counties award-winning referral process. In addition the organization provides sexual assault forensic examiner services and rape crisis counselor response for acute sexual assault victims who present at emergency departments.

Responsibilities:
The range of legal services provided for sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking victims runs the spectrum from legal information, referrals, advice, assistance, advocacy, and appearances in Nassau County courts for orders of protection and courtroom and medical accompaniment to sexual assault forensic examinations.

Provide legal advocacy to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence including assistance in obtaining orders of protection.
Assist in supporting CVC crime victim advocacy and courtroom advocate staff.
Attend County stakeholder and other meetings as assigned.
Maintain communication with other stakeholders in the family court and criminal court systems including the county attorney, district attorney, legal aide, probation, parole, and other federal and state law enforcement, supervisory and judicial staff.
Lethality and safety planning with victims.
Review of orders of protection, custody and family-related forms and maintenance of the forms for legal compliance.
Coordinate with other attorneys for pro bono victim representation.
Community outreach.
Knowledge regarding women's rights and violence against women (domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking).
Ability to write and speak persuasively.
Assist in the development of new training programs.
Ability to perform creative legal research and advocacy.
Conduct and attend training.
Medical accompaniment includes being on the hotline and response schedule.
Commitment to collaborative multi-cultural work; and the ability to work well with people in diverse settings.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Conduct legal research and participate in agency meetings, trainings, and conferences as assigned.
Provide accurate and timely statistical reports.

Skills and Abilities:

Management skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of the court system
Excellent communication skills
Assertive, self-motivated and sound judgment skills
Knowledge of NY statutes, rules of civil procedure, judicial orders, and police procedures
Knowledge of UVISA application process
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Client Management Systems.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required
Must have valid driver's license, have use of car, and be willing to travel within Suffolk County.

Qualifications:

Admitted member in good standing of the New York State Bar required
2-4 years of prior relevant legal experience, family law preferred
Victim Support Services experience preferred
Minimum 1 year of Management experience
Extensive understanding of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, crime victimization, trauma, knowledge of victims' right and remedies, and cultural sensitivity and diversity is required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent public speaking skills, research, writing, analytical skills, organizational, planning and time management skills
Ability to work independently, cooperatively and under pressure

Hours, Compensation & Benefits:

Full-Time, Exempt, 40 hours per week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (may need to flex time to accommodate program needs);
Remoting is not permitted.
Benefits: 403b match, generous paid vacation, personal and sick days;
Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)

The candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented and a team player.

All applicants will be considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic disposition, family care status, carrier status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants must undergo drug and alcohol testing, a background check, educational verification, professional reference checks, an e-verify check and a sex offender registry verification.

Experience:

Family law: 1 year
Management 1 year

License: