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Family Law Attorney at Legal Services NYC | Brooklyn

Legal Services NYCBrooklyn Legal Services
On-site Full-time $85.6K/yr - $120.6K/yr

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We are looking for candidates who possess a passion for social justice and a commitment to the principles of equity and inclusion. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in family law, domestic violence advocacy, and experience working with low-income clients. The successful candidate should be licensed to practice law in New York and demonstrate excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.

About the job

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is dedicated to combating poverty and advocating for racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we have actively addressed systemic injustices that keep individuals in poverty, while providing essential legal aid to help our clients secure stable housing, financial support, family and immigration stability, education, and healthcare services. As the largest civil legal services provider in the nation, our team of over 600 professionals operates across neighborhood offices and outreach sites throughout all five boroughs, assisting hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. We collaborate with numerous community-based and client-led organizations, public officials, pro bono attorneys, and the judiciary to enhance our impact. Our mission is to combat discrimination and promote equity for all low-income New Yorkers.

At LSNYC, our staff enjoy numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which offers free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and training experiences.

BROOKLYN LEGAL SERVICES STAFF ATTORNEY

FAMILY LAW/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT

Brooklyn Legal Services is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Family Law/Domestic Violence Unit immediately.

Part of Legal Services NYC’s Brooklyn Programs, Brooklyn Legal Services provides exceptional and innovative legal representation to address the critical needs of Brooklyn’s diverse low-income community. Our focus is on issues that significantly affect our clients—preserving affordable housing, ensuring income support, remedying abusive lending practices, fostering family stability, addressing domestic violence, and advocating for marginalized groups including low-income immigrants, the elderly, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

As a community-focused social justice organization, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment where both staff and clients feel valued. Through various affinity groups and committees, we strive to build collegial relationships among staff and promote an understanding of the barriers to opportunity within our organization and through our legal services. All employees are encouraged to recognize and work to dismantle obstacles to justice, from personal biases to systemic inequities, in pursuit of our organizational goals and mission.

About Legal Services NYC

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) has been at the forefront of the fight against poverty for over 50 years, striving to achieve justice for low-income individuals and families throughout New York City. Our extensive legal services empower clients to overcome barriers and secure their rights in various essential areas of life.

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