Description:

The Pace Women's Justice Center (PWJC) is an independently funded legal services center within Pace University School of Law, under the 501(c) (3) nonprofit status of Pace University. Founded in 1991, it was the first academic legal center in the country devoted to training attorneys and others on domestic violence issues. The Center's mission is to end abuse by providing innovative legal programs including direct legal representation for victims and survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse, training, community education and outreach, service coordination, and information and referrals. Today, with a staff of 35 and over 10,000 hours contributed annually by pro-bono attorneys, volunteers, and law students, the Center provides direct legal services to over 3,100 victims and survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse and conducts over 100 training and outreach events each year.

PWJC is seeking a part-time staff attorney (19 hours/week) for its Family Law Unit who is committed to the Center's mission and work. The attorney will provide comprehensive, holistic, direct civil legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking. This attorney will focus on providing representation to clients in New Rochelle Family Court, Westchester Integrated Domestic Violence Court and Westchester Supreme Court. The attorney will provide direct legal representation for protection orders, custody, visitation, child and spousal support and matrimonial cases. This attorney will also work closely with and make referrals to community partners for social services, provide training and participate in community outreach. The range of legal services provided for domestic violence victims runs the spectrum from legal information, referrals, advice, brief services, advocacy and negotiation, full representation in litigated court matters and appeals. This position is based in PWJC's main office on the Pace University Elisabeth Haub Law School campus in White Plains, NY.

Position Duties:

Primary responsibilities include providing direct representation, advice, along with consultation on family and matrimonial matters.
Litigation in state courts (primarily Family and Supreme).
Working with partnering agencies in Westchester County.
Participation in community education, training and outreach.
Collaboration with Center staff attorneys on litigation matters and strategies.
Conduct data collection activities.
Travel is required throughout Westchester County.
Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Position Qualifications:

Member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
Two years of experience, including litigation, or its equivalent in Matrimonial and/or Family Law practice a plus.
Experience with and/or knowledge of litigation issues associated with domestic violence cases preferred.
Spanish language proficiency a plus.
Excellent litigation, oral advocacy and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Outstanding organizational, planning and time management skills.
Proficient computer skills, specifically in Word and Excel.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize while working with various clients.
Outgoing and professional demeanor for interacting with a wide range of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
Must have driver's license and own vehicle.

Work Hours:
Exact hours to be determined with supervisor; generally up to 20 hours per week.

Requirements:
Please submit a cover letter with application.

Summary:
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits offered:
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace's award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).