Full-Time Attorney

Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap‑around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems‑change advocacy. Sanctuary’s Community Law Project (CLP) is seeking a Supervising Attorney to supervise a team of attorneys in family law, matters including custody, visitation, order of protection, child support, and contested divorces. The Supervising Attorney will represent clients in all 5 boroughs and engage in legal advocacy to effectuate systemic change. The Supervising Attorney will also train, supervise and mentor staff attorney(s), project assistants, pro bono attorneys and interns on family law matters. The ideal candidate will be an experienced family law attorney with strong litigation, advocacy and management skills, who is passionate about asserting the rights of survivors of gender‑based violence. The Supervising Attorney will also staff the Legal helpline and participate in community‑based organizations (CBO) legal clinics.

Represent survivors of gender‑based violence in complex family law matters, including custody, visitation, order of protection, support and contested divorces. Provide legal advocacy on behalf of survivors of gender‑based violence;

Train, supervise and mentor CLP’s staff, including pro‑bono attorneys, interns and volunteers;

Develop and provide internal and external family law trainings and updates to staff, Sanctuary’s Board of Directors and other agency committees, clients, and other community‑based organizations, as needed and as requested;

Collaborate with other projects within the legal center, and departments throughout the agency, on family law matters, and refer clients for assistance with other legal issues, or Clinical or case management needs;

Staff the Legal helpline;

Participate in rotation of Legal Clinics with Community Based Organizations (CBO’s);

Participate in outreach and training in all 5 boroughs;

Perform other department or agency‑related duties or special projects, as directed by the Sr. Deputy Director of the Legal Center.

Strong public speaking, communication, time management, organization, and research and writing skills.

Ability to work independently, be flexible, and balance complicated cases with managerial responsibilities in a fast‑based environment.

Sensitivity to issues of cultural, ethnic and racial diversity, and ability to collaborate well with diverse people (including clients and staff).

Fluency in a second language preferred.

Work position is Full‑time/ Salaried‑Exempt

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer‑paid life insurance

Employer retirement contribution

Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick)

Generous Leave Policy

Flexible spending account / Health savings account

Tuition reimbursement program

Gym reimbursement program

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws.