What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney - New York, New York position at Urban Resource Institute?
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is committed to the vision of a world free of domestic violence, homelessness, poverty, and trauma, where individuals, families, and communities are safe, stable, and thriving. URI works across the spectrum of prevention, intervention and services to empower individuals, families, and communities, particularly communities of color and other disenfranchised populations, to increase their safety and resiliency. URI is the oldest licensed provider of domestic violence shelter and services in New York State, with 40 plus years of impact capped in the last five years with significant achievements and expansion leading to its position as the largest provider of domestic violence shelter services in the country. This expansion has afforded URI the ability to serve individuals who have traditionally experienced barriers to accessing shelter services, such as singles and families with pets.
Today, URI is maximizing the impact of organizational growth, expanding its positioning as an Innovative service provider, an influential leader and “Employer of Choice” in its field. URI has annual operating budget of nearly 100 million dollars, more than 700 employees and the capacity to provide services to over 40,000 individuals annually. The organization operates in more than 20 locations around New York City and is recognized as a valued thought-leader in the sector across the US and beyond.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Legal Education and Advocacy Program (LEAP) is a crucial program within the Justice Initiatives Department at URI. LEAP provides high quality, trauma informed and easily accessible legal services to domestic violence survivors living in URI shelters including legal information and advice, brief services and direct representation to undocumented survivors on immigration matters. LEAP staff help shelter residents understand and navigate complex legal cases in NYC courts. Reporting to the Director of Legal Services, the Staff Attorney will work directly with survivors of domestic and gender-based violence residing in URI shelters to provide specialized legal services and education.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Lead legal clinics in URI shelters to provide legal advice, information, and referrals
- Represent non-citizen survivors of domestic violence in immigration matters including U visa applications, VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, TPS, and related applications to USCIS
- Provide brief legal services in family law matters including drafting family court petitions
- Assist with legal education efforts, including planning and providing workshops for URI shelter residents and producing legal education materials
- Maintain, organize and update case records and track outcomes in CRM as required by funders
- Assist with quarterly reports by ensuring accurate data
- Contribute to grant proposals in collaboration with the development team
- Represent the agency on relevant coalitions and taskforces
- Participate in continuous professional development
- Keep abreast of legal developments and trauma-informed practices
- Train and supervise interns
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Urban Resource Institute provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching, pension, HSA, 15 vacation days, 11 wellness days, 8 sick days, 11 holidays plus birthday, parental leave, and major medical, vision, dental insurance, and life and disability insurance, as well as commuter benefits.
At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
