Staff Attorney Family Law Unit

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Staff Attorney, Family Law Unit
The candidate will provide comprehensive, holistic, direct civil legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking as part of a partnership with DV shelters and community-based organizations in Putnam and Westchester counties. Duties include direct legal representation, cross-referrals between partners for legal and social services, training, on-going case consultation, and some community outreach, particularly in the immigrant Latino communities. The range of legal services provided for domestic violence victims runs the spectrum from legal information, referrals, advice, brief services, advocacy and negotiation, full representation in litigated court matters and appeals. The substantive legal areas often include protection orders, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, divorce and all the ancillary issues, benefits, unemployment, housing, consumer, and other legal matters. Primary responsibilities include providing direct representation, advice, and consultation on family and matrimonial matters. Litigation in state courts (primarily Family and Supreme). Working with partnering agencies in Westchester & Putnam Counties. Participation in community education, training, and outreach. Collaboration with Center staff .attorneys on litigation matters and strategies. Data collection. Preparation of program reports. Travel is required throughout Putnam and Westchester County. Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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