Associate Attorney - Family Law Practice, Mount Vernon

My Sisters’ Place (MSP) strives to end domestic violence and human trafficking through comprehensive services, advocacy and community education. MSP works to create a world where every individual has the basic human right to be free from violence and to engage in relationships that embrace the principles of respect, equality & safety.

As the Associate Attorney – Family Law Practice, you will provide trauma-informed legal advice and representation to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, helping them to understand and pursue available legal options. You will represent clients in Westchester County Family Courts and Integrated Domestic Violence Courts, conduct emergency and non-emergency legal consultations, and assist with outreach and education programs. As part of MSP’s Center for Legal Services, you will participate in committees and working groups addressing the rights of survivors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide holistic legal representation and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in family law matters, including orders of protection, child support, paternity, custody, and visitation.
• Conduct all aspects of civil practice, including discovery, motion practice, negotiations, trial preparation, and trials.
• Conduct regular intake, assessment, and referrals on legal matters, including but not limited to matrimonial, housing, benefits, and criminal.
• Engage clients with safety planning and trauma-informed advocacy, including by connecting clients to MSP’s holistic range of supportive services.
• Screen new clients for eligibility and provide immediate advice and counsel upon intake.
• Oversee grants management to ensure that goals, objectives, and reporting requirements are met, including gathering and analyzing service statistics and creating program activity reports.
• Maintain accurate records in client databases.
• Attending and participating in department staff meetings, agency-wide committees, and ongoing training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor and admission to NY state bar.
• 2 years post-graduate experience in family court preferred, but not required.
• Commitment to serving the public interest with the highest standards of client-centered legal practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Experience and enthusiasm for working well with diverse clients, communities, and colleagues, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or another language spoken by the communities we serve is preferred, but not required.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: At MSP, we strongly believe that integrating a world-changing approach into all areas of our work is essential to ending domestic violence and human trafficking. Our dynamic and diverse team of compassionate advocates is working to create a world in which every individual has the basic human right to be free from gender-based violence and to engage in relationships that embrace the principles of respect, equality, and safety.

MSP responds to domestic violence and human trafficking in Westchester County, New York, providing multi-lingual, trauma-informed legal and supportive services. We bolster our work with clients by engaging in extensive outreach and community education, strengthening the systemic response to all forms of gender-based violence.

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MSP values you, your growth and your contributions. My Sisters’ Place believes that an effective, broad-based movement for social transformation must be rooted in anti-oppression principles as we work toward a more just and equitable society. People of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ Community are encouraged to apply. MSP policy prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and national origin in employment and delivery of services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in White Plains, NY 10601