Project Assistant, Family Law Project, Manhattan Family Justice Center
Company: Sanctuary For Families Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
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 domestic violence survivors in
family offenses, 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 Manhattan,
and collaborating with other agencies to advocate for systemic
change. The Project Assistant will work out of the NYC Family
Justice Center, Manhattan (MFJC). While the MFJC is currently
operating on a hybrid remote model in compliance with the Mayor's
Office's COVID-19 guidelines, the position is not remote and may
require the candidate to work exclusively on-site in the
future.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeted Salary: $45,000
Work position is Hybrid
Vaccination Policy: Proof of vaccination or proof of the first dose
with scheduled 2nd dose within 30 days is required.
Benefits:
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
characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status,
and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with
regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal
conviction and prior arrest.
D.E.I Commitment: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values
at Sanctuary for Families that represent our dedication to
fostering a safe, respectful, responsive, and fair work
environment. We recognize the value diversity holds in embracing
all employees, clients, and volunteers regardless of gender, race,
ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or
professional level.
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Keywords: Sanctuary For Families Inc., New York , Project Assistant, Family Law Project, Manhattan Family Justice Center, Other , New York, New York
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