Staff or Senior Attorney, Crime Victims Legal Network

Employment Status: Full-Time (Part-Time Eligible)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Practice Group: Crime Victims Legal Network (CVLN)

I. Organization Information

Empire Justice Center, a diverse and highly respected statewide legal services organization, seeks a Staff or Senior Attorney to perform as Regional Attorney Coordinator for our Crime Victims Legal Network. This is an opportunity to join and grow in one of the most influential organizations serving marginalized low-income individuals and families in New York State.

Empire Justice Center attracts and employs a diverse team of dedicated, determined, and passionate advocates who significantly impact the lives of low-income New Yorkers. We succeed through direct legal representation, high-impact litigation, and legislative and administrative advocacy. As an organization, we provide top-notch training and technical assistance to other advocates to ensure fairness and justice for New Yorkers. We thrive on our commitment to supporting justice for populations that have historically experienced high levels of oppression. These populations include racially diverse individuals and families experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, immigration issues, and domestic violence. Additionally, the organization advocates for people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and school-age children facing discrimination and violations of their civil rights in schools.

Our offices in Rochester, Albany, Westchester County, and Long Island offer staff an exciting, dynamic, inclusive working environment with a solid commitment to work/life balance, teamwork, diversity, wellness, and personal/professional development.

II. Position Summary

Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a Staff or Senior Attorney to perform as Regional Attorney Coordinator as part of Empire Justice Center’s Crime Victims Legal Network statewide team. The Staff or Senior Attorney will provide technical assistance (i.e., legal research, training, case consultation), facilitate regular virtual meetings, and coordinate and support the work of civil legal attorneys across the state who represent victims of crime, particularly those funded by the NYS Office of Victim Services (OVS).

Empire Justice Center will consider part-time applicants, provided they work at least three days per week and travel to Empire Justice offices, training venues, and other required work-related events when necessary.

Salary depends on years of experience and the organizational pay scale. The beginning salary for this position in the Rochester or Albany region, with 7 years of experience, is $66,580, and the salary for this position, with 18 years of experience, is $88,580.

The beginning salary for this position in the Long Island region includes a geographic differential. With 7 years of experience, the salary is $72,580, and the salary for this position, with 18 years of experience, is $94,580.

III. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Effectively communicates with others virtually and in person.
•  Can work independently and constructively as part of a statewide team.
•  Competent use of technology (Microsoft products, webinar platforms, document management system, etc.)
•  Work with the team to develop and maintain relationships with OVS-funded attorneys and facilitate regular (monthly) virtual meetings.
•  Conduct research, help identify best practices, and curate and share information for civil legal providers that will assist in delivering services to victims of crime.
•  Identify training needs for civil legal attorneys and assist with organizing and delivering technical assistance sessions (primarily webinar presentations but occasionally in-person).
•  Provide legal and technical assistance (i.e. legal research, education/training, case consultation, etc.) to attorneys at civil legal services organizations and victim service providers across the state on various legal matters that crime victims may encounter.
•  Maintain timesheets and data associated with grant deliverables.
•  Assist in developing and updating legal content and resources for the website.
•  Assist with promoting the Crime Victims Legal Network and its website, NY Crime Victims Legal Help.
•  Travel, as needed, to fulfill grant obligations.
• Please note that all positions will supervise other practice group members if needed.
• Due to limited resources, all staff are expected to perform administrative and other support-related duties to serve our clients and fulfill our mission as a non-profit legal services organization.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or to meet the organization’s needs.

IV. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited US law school or international equivalent
• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing as a member of the NYS bar
• Minimum 7 years of legal practice experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to Work on a Team
• Technical Assistance
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Office
• Case Management
• Administrative Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Appointment Scheduling