Description

Crime Victims Attorney

The Attorney is a member of the organization’s Advocacy and Victims Services Department providing direct legal representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of and interest in the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Legal representation in court includes orders of protection, child support and custody modifications, spousal support petitions, guardianships, and can include an advisor of choice for College Title IX hearings, U and T VISA and other legal issues affecting victims and their rights.

Agency Overview

The Crime Victims Center (CVC) is the leading provider of comprehensive trauma-informed victim support services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, all violent crime, and elderly, minor, and disabled victims of property crime. The CVC has transformed the delivery of comprehensive trauma-informed victim services for crime victims through its National Association of Counties award-winning referral process. In addition the organization provides sexual assault forensic examiner services and rape crisis counselor response for acute sexual assault victims who present at emergency departments.

Responsibilities:

The range of legal services provided for sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking victims runs the spectrum from legal information, referrals, advice, assistance, advocacy, and appearances in Nassau County courts.

• Provide legal advocacy to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, including representation for Family Court orders of protection.
• Attend County stakeholder and other meetings as assigned.
• Maintain communication with other stakeholders in the family court and criminal court systems, including the county attorney, district attorney, legal aide, probation, parole, and other federal and state law enforcement, supervisory and judicial staff.
• Review of orders of protection, custody and family-related forms and maintenance of the forms for legal compliance.
• Knowledge regarding women’s rights and violence against women (domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking).
• Ability to write and speak persuasively.
• Ability to perform creative legal research and advocacy.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Conduct legal research and participate in agency meetings, trainings, and conferences as assigned.
• Provide accurate and timely statistical reports.

Skills and Abilities:

• Management skills
• Family Law Experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of the court system
• Excellent communication skills
• Assertive, self-motivated and sound judgment skills
• Knowledge of NY statutes, rules of civil procedure, judicial orders, and police procedures
• Helpful to have Knowledge of the UVISA application process but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Client Management Systems.
• Bilingual is a + but not required
• Must have valid driver’s license and have use of a car

HOURS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Full-Time, Exempt with a requirement to work a minimum of 40 hours per week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (may need to flex time to accommodate program needs);
• REMOTING IS NOT PERMITTED.
• Benefits: 403b match, generous paid vacation, personal and sick days.
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Admitted member in good standing of the New York State Bar required
• 1 year of prior relevant legal experience in family law
• Victim Support Services experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills, research, writing, analytical skills, organizational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to work independently, cooperatively and under pressure
  
  

The candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, have leadership skills, and a team player.
All applicants will be considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic disposition, family care status, carrier status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants must undergo drug and alcohol testing, a background check, educational verification, professional reference checks, an e-verify check and a sex offender registry verification.

Experience:
                  Family law: 1 year

License:

• • Admitted to NYS Bar
  • NYS Driver's license
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:
                  401(k)

                  401(k) matching
                  Dental insurance
                  Health insurance
                  Paid time off

Education:
                    Doctorate (Required)

Experience:
                    Family Law: 1 year (Required)

                    Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)
                    Legal Services for domestic violence victims: 1 year (Preferred)
                    Orders of Protection: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
                    NYS Attorney License to Practice Law (Required)

Ability to Commute:
                    Syosset, NY 11791 (Required)

Work Location: In person