Location: New York,NY, USA
Organization Overview:
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger Bronx community. In all aspects of our work, BronxWorks strives for the highest ethical and performance standards. We are guided by the belief that people must be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have over 60 locations throughout the Bronx providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, senior services, homelessness, and workforce development, among others. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.
Legal Services:
Joining BronxWorks offers the unique opportunity to partner with social services programs to comprehensively support the whole individual and the whole family. BronxWorks Legal Services provides free, high-quality legal representation, and advice in the areas of Immigration, Evictions, Domestic Violence, and to Crime Victims law. BronxWorks uses its diverse resources to offer holistic representation and advice with a particular focus on serving low-income and underserved populations.
Staff Attorney Crime Victim Legal Services:
BronxWorks seeks candidates who is passionate about advocating for the rights of crime victims, survivors of domestic violence, and other survivors of trauma to lead our Crime Victims Legal Services team. This includes providing legal assistance and consultation as well as representing survivors in family court cases, and in applications for legal status under the Violence Against Women Act. The Staff Attorney will possess experience in at least one of those legal issue areas. Responsibilities will include developing legal strategies and setting case priorities; conducting intakes and consultations; and developing training for the ongoing professional development of program staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications/Skills for the attorney positions:
Salary:
Commensurate with experience