Description:
A Non-Profit Organization has immediate openings in our Nanuet office for a full-time general practice staff attorney who will serve survivors of domestic violence and crime victims in civil and administrative proceedings: primary areas of practice include representation in family offenses, custody, visitation, support and related matters in Rockland Family Court, and may include other areas of general practice relevant to client need such as housing, representation before victim compensation board, and consumer matters.Duties of the Position: intakes and individual case work, litigation in state courts, trials, motions, including appellate practice, and education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates and service providers. The person hired will also be expected to adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, the highest professional standards, and be available as a resource to LSHV staff and access to justice communities.
Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar or passed the NY bar and awaiting admission; or out of state admission with willingness and eligibility to be admitted in New York;
- One or more years of legal experience, including litigation, or its equivalent; or a demonstrated commitment to family law including law school classes and prior internships;
- Understanding of the nature and dynamics of domestic violence;
- Excellent people skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program;
- English/Spanish bilingual strongly preferred
- Experience representing clients in family court proceedings.
