Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
Responsibilities: Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Works independently to litigate family and matrimonial cases throughout New York City from intake to trial; Conducts in depth interviews with victims of domestic violence, compiles history and investigates to corroborate allegations. Drafts all legal documents and makes all court appearances with victims of domestic violence. Prepares witnesses and client for court appearances. Responsible for assisting clients with a holistic range of services, including advocacy on non-legal issues. Exercises complete decision-making authority over each client’s case. Provides legal information, advocacy and referrals to individual who reach out to the DVLP helpline. Maintains clients’ case files and all internal data logs. Responsible for their own clerical case-related work. Maintains monthly statistical reports documenting case representation, provision of legal advocacy and referrals. Provides statistical and narrative data to five to ten funders. Conducts presentations and trainings to community-based organizations and other service providers to promote the mission of the agency. Attends meetings to discuss policy issues affecting client population. Develops and maintains relationships with individuals, organizations and government agencies within the domestic violence and legal community in New York City. Participates in the Lawyer’s Committee against Domestic Violence and other advocacy/policy groups. Serves as an internal resource to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. staff, answering questions and making educational presentations. Contributes to the employment, supervision and oversight of support staff, volunteers and student interns.

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