DV Family Law Attorney

AGENCY BACKGROUND:

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979. NMIC has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 120 staff members serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their matters resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.

• Our Legal, Organizing, Advocacy, and Weatherization programs meet community member’s basic needs including legal representation in immigration related matters, housing, financial services and health related matters
• Our Education & Career Services program impacts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures

Job Title: DV Family Law Attorney

Department: Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy

Reports to: Assistant Director for Immigration & DV Services

Location: Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033

FLSA: Exempt

Work Model: This is a hybrid position, requiring in person work 3 times per week at the main office

in Manhattan.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The family law attorney will provide consultation and representation to primarily immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence, thereby complementing a holistic array of services offered to victim/survivors at the agency. The attorney will work with a team of staff to connect clients to internal and external services required to stabilize the client in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide holistic legal representation and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in family law matters (family offense, custody/visitation, child support) with some DV-based immigration advocacy.
• Work in collaboration with NMIC’s existing Domestic Violence Project which provides counseling, crisis intervention, case management and advocacy.
• Coordinate access for victims to NMIC's other civil legal services addressing the intersection of DV needs with housing, benefits, consumer, and other areas of law.
• Provide internal training and technical assistance on matters related to family law and the intersection of DV needs with other civil legal services needs.
• Compile and analyze programmatic statistical information for program reports.
• Participate in community-based initiatives, taskforces and other outreach activities that address the intersection of domestic violence and family law.
• Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required.
• Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. Law Degree with admission to the New York State Bar.
• Relevant family law and courtroom experience required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Experience working with victims of intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault preferred.
• Competency and knowledge of trauma informed lawyering.
• A demonstrated commitment to social and racial justice issues; understanding of challenges facing immigrant communities, communities of color, and low-and moderate-income families
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional collaborative skills and the ability to interact with other office staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

SALARY/BENEFITS: NMIC offers a competitive salary based on experience and education as well as a comprehensive and generous benefits package: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance are included; paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 12 agency holidays; a 401k with agency contribution; and other benefits.

SALARY: $83,000 – $91,000

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements. A combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.