Project Assistant, Family Law Project, Manhattan Family Justice Center

ABOUT US
Sanctuary for Families is New York's 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 11 locations throughout New York City.
POSITION OVERVIEW

Sanctuary for Families seeks a Project Assistant to assist attorneys in its Family Law Project at the NYC Family Justice Center, Manhattan, 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, performing administrative tasks, such as data compilation and organizing files, conducting community outreach and education in (borough), and collaborating with other agencies to advocate for systemic change. The Project Assistant will work out of the NYC Family Justice Center, Manhattan.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Refers clients to appropriate legal and social services within and outside of Sanctuary for Families and the FJC
• Assists project attorneys in all aspects of litigation support, including drafting and editing legal documents, conducting client interviews, writing correspondence, gathering evidence, maintaining case tracking systems, requesting transcripts, obtaining court records, and filing and serving papers
• Assists in the coordination of and provides administrative support to pro se clinics
• Assists project attorneys in organizing trainings, meetings, panel presentations and community outreach and education, and conducts community outreach as needed.
• Provides administrative and case support for project attorneys, including maintaining client databases and client files, and assisting attorneys with case preparation
• Performs direct advocacy on behalf of clients with city and state agencies and institutions
• Performs any other department or agency-related duties as directed by supervisor
• Writes and prepares grant applications on behalf of clients to support their economic stability and to provide emergency financial assistance
• Assist attorneys by conducting intakes with clients, scheduling them for appointments and corresponding with them as needed
• Works closely and supports the work of the Consultation Attorney