Senior Project Assistant

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New Yorks leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services outreach and training and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Assistant is a key position within Sanctuary for Families Queens Family Justice Center (QFJC). The Senior Project Assistant provides leadership in assisting attorneys in its Family Law Project at the NYC Family Justice Center Queens in representing survivors of domestic and gender based violence in family offense custody/visitation child/spousal support and matrimonial proceedings. Other responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of project administration assisting in onboarding and training fellows and interns performing administrative tasks such as data compilation and organizing files conducting community outreach and education and collaborating with other agencies to advocate for systemic change. The Senior Project Assistant will work out of the NYC Family Justice Center Queens.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in recruiting training mentoring and assigning appropriate tasks to Project Assistants fellows interns and volunteers to support the work of the legal team.
• Provide comprehensive litigation support to project attorneys including drafting and editing legal documentsgathering evidence maintaining case tracking systems and preparing and filing court documents.
• Assist attorneys with client services including conducting intakes scheduling appointments corresponding with clients and providing court accompaniment.
• Perform direct advocacy on behalf of clients with city and state agencies and institutions.
• Draft and prepare grant applications to support clients economic stability and administer emergency financial assistance.
• Refer clients and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence to appropriate legal social and community services both within and outside of Sanctuary for Families and the FamilyJustice Center (FJC).
• Support the coordination andadministration of legal clinics including pro se assistance and attorneyconsultations.
• Works closely with and supports the work of the Consultation Attorney
• Maintain client files and databases andsupport attorneys in case preparation trial readiness and clinic operations.
• Organize and participate in outreachevents community education professional trainings panel presentations and other public engagements.
• Serve as liaison to partner agencies and FJC administration to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and service delivery.
• Facilitate clients access to intra-agency resources and donations ensuring timely and appropriate support.
• Serve on agency committees focused on training and improving services for survivors of gender-based violence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the project the MFJC legal team and Sanctuarys clients.

• Bachelors degree or relevant work experience
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience
• Proactive efficient accurate and highly organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment; able to juggle multiple priorities;
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written; confident public speaker;
• Knowledge of the legal system and its impact on individuals from marginalized communities;
• Computer literacy (including MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Outlook and Adobe);
• Experience with office systems (e.g. document management filing etc.);
• High level of integrity and professionalism;
• Fast learner quick mind and capacity for hard work;
• Proficiency in a community language including Spanish Mandarin Urdu Korean or French-Creole is preferred but not required.

Budgeted Salary: $30.98 - $34.22 per hour (annualized base salary $56384 - $62283/yr); based on experience pursuant to wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement

Work position is Full-time (standard 35 hours/week) Hourly/ Non-Exempt

Work schedule is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligation

Benefits:

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer retirement contribution
• Paid time off (Holidays Vacation Personal Sick)
• Generous Leave Policy
• Flexible spending account / Health savings account
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Gym reimbursement program
• Wellness program and rewards

Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race creed (religion) color sex national origin sexual orientation military status age disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital status or domestic violence victim status and other categories protected under Federal New York state or New York city laws.

Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.