Closing Date: 14th May, 2026

Description:

Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed
May 14, 2026

Job Description:
Major Purpose of The Position
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice Has an Opening for A Staff Attorney in The Family/domestic Violence (dv) Project of The Bronx Neighborhood Office. the Family/dv Project Provides Comprehensive Direct Legal Assistance to Survivors of Domestic Violence in A Broad Range of Civil Matters, Including Orders of Protection, Divorces, Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Rights, and Contested Divorces. the Family/dv Staff Attorney Is Expected to Represent Clients in All Five Boroughs Primarily in Family Law and Matrimonial Matters, Including Contested Matrimonials, Custody, Visitation, Orders of Protection, Child and Spousal Support Matters and Uncontested Divorces, as Well as Represent Clients in Multiple Venues, Including Supreme, Family, and The Integrated Domestic Violence Courts. as Part of The Family/dv Practice, the Staff Attorney Will Also Work in Conjunction with Several Community-Based Organizations that Are Our Partners in This Citywide Collaboration to Provide Reciprocal Referrals, Training, Back up Case Consultation, Clinics, Outreach, and Joint Community Education on Various Issues Affecting Survivors of Domestic Violence. the Staff Attorney Will Also Be Required to Provide Outreach to Various Off-Site Locations. the Staff Attorney Will Also Actively Participate in City and Statewide Committees and Task Forces Regarding Dv and Family Law Issues.

Essential Duties/responsibilities:

Represent Clients in Administrative Hearings, City, State and Federal Court Proceedings, and Affirmative Litigation, and Advocate with Local, State and Federal Agencies
Train and Engage in Community Outreach and Education to Individuals, Local Community-Based Organizations and Advocates
Conduct Policy Advocacy on Behalf of Clients
Coordinate and Collaborate with Other Groups and Organizations
Work with Pro Bono Lawyers
Conduct Off-Site Intake, Including During Evening Hours
Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

This Position Requires an Attorney Admitted to The New York State Bar
Excellent Written and Oral Advocacy Skills Are Required
Ability to Work Independently as Well as Collaboratively in A Team and Manage a High Volume of Cases
Ability to Coordinate and Collaborate Successfully with Other Groups and Organizations
Excellent Organizational Skills
Ability to Work with Pro Bono Lawyers

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in Languages Other than English Is Desirable, but Not Required
Experience with Family or Matrimonial Lawis Desirable
Experience Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence Is Desirable

Salary and Benefits:
The Salary Range Represents a Good Faith Estimate of The Range We Expect to Pay for This Role. the Actual Salary Offered May Vary Depending on Many Factors, Including but Not Limited to Job-Related Knowledge, Skills, and Experience, as Well as Collectively Bargained Salary Steps for Unionized Roles.

Salary Range: $84,000 - $152,500

The Legal Aid Society Offers a Generous Benefits Package Including Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Disability, and Life Insurance, and More. Click Here to Read More About Benefits.

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness

The Legal Aid Society Is a Qualified Employer for The Purposes of The Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This Position Allows an Employee to Take Advantage of Pslf and Other State and Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs. Additionally, Employees Who Are New York Residents May Be Eligible for Assistance from New York State to Assist with Loan Repayments, Depending on Years of Practice. to Learn More, Click the Links Below.

Studentaid.Gov

Hesc.Ny.Gov/loan-Forgiveness-Programs

Work Authorization:
All Applicants Must Be Legally Authorized to Work in The United States for Any Employer without Sponsorship for A Work Visa or Permit. We Are Currently Unable to Sponsor Employment Visas or Permits. (however, for Citizens of Canada and Mexico, Las Will Provide a Letter Documenting Employment Status that Is Needed to Obtain a Tn Visa.)

How to Apply:
All Applications Must Be Completed Online via The Career Portal. We Do Not Accept Emailed Applications. Submit the Following Documents as A Combined Pdf: