The Pace Women’s Justice Center is an independently funded legal services center    within Pace University School of Law, under the 501(c) (3) nonprofit status of Pace University. Founded in 1991, it was the first academic legal center in the country devoted to training attorneys and others on domestic violence issues. The Center’s mission is to end abuse by providing innovative legal programs including direct legal representation for victims and survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse, training, community education and outreach, service coordination, and information and referrals. Today, with a staff of 35 and over 10,000 hours contributed annually by pro-bono attorneys, volunteers, and law students, the Center provides direct legal services to over 3,100 victims and survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse and conducts over 100 training and outreach events each year.

PWJC is seeking a part-time staff attorney (19 hours/week) for its Family Law Unit who is committed to the Center’s mission and work. The attorney will provide comprehensive, holistic, direct civil legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking. This attorney will focus on providing representation to clients in New Rochelle Family Court, Westchester Integrated Domestic Violence Court and Westchester Supreme Court. The attorney will provide direct legal representation for protection orders, custody, visitation, child and spousal support and matrimonial cases. This attorney will also work closely with and make referrals to community partners for social services, provide training, and participate in community outreach. 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. This position is based in PWJC’s main office on the Pace University Elizabeth Haub Law School campus in White Plains, NY.

Position Responsibilities

• 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 County
• Participation in community education, training, and outreach
• Collaboration with Center staff attorneys on litigation matters and strategies
• Data collection
• Travel is required throughout Westchester County

Qualification

• Member in good standing of the New York State Bar
• 2 years of experience, including litigation, or its equivalent in Matrimonial and/or Family Law practice a plus.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of litigation issues associated with domestic violence cases preferred
• Spanish language proficiency a plus
• Excellent litigation, oral advocacy and writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding organizational, planning and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills, specifically in Word and Excel
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize while working with various clients
• Outgoing and professional demeanor for interacting with a wide range of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Must have driver's license and own vehicle

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