The Staff Attorney for Immigration at Sanctuary for Families provides legal representation and advocacy for survivors of gender-based violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking in immigration matters, including asylum cases. This role involves collaboration with pro bono counsel, community outreach, and systems advocacy to empower immigrant survivors and ensure comprehensive legal support. The position requires expertise in immigration law, strong communication skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent legal assistance.
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 12 locations throughout New York City.
POSITION OVERVIEW
(2 available positions)
The Staff Attorney is a key position within Sanctuary for Families’ Immigration Intervention Project (IIP) , a legal services project that represents thousands of survivors of domestic violence, other forms of gender based violence, and human trafficking in a broad range of immigration matters.
The Staff Attorney will work within Sanctuary for Families’ Gender-Based Asylum Rapid Response Initiative , a project within IIP which delivers high quality, trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent legal assistance and representation to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and/or other forms of gender-based violence seeking U.S. asylum. The Staff Attorney’s focus will be representing survivors of gender-based violence in their asylum and related cases, as well working with pro bono teams at partner law firms in representing immigrant survivors in these cases. Other responsibilities may include conducting community outreach and education, and collaborating with other agencies and community-based organizations, to best assist and empower immigrant survivors seeking asylum and to advocate on their behalf with systems affecting their lives. The IIP operates from 5 different locations in New York City; this Staff Attorney works out of the Manhattan office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeted Salary: $79,962 - $92,834 per year; based on experience pursuant to STEP wage scale in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement
Work position is Full-time (standard 35 hours/week); Salaried/ Exempt
Work schedule is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligation
Benefits:
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.
immigration law, asylum representation, gender-based violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, legal advocacy, pro bono collaboration, trauma-informed legal services, community outreach, immigrant rights
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