Senior Staff Attorney, Anti-Trafficking Specialist

1 month ago


New York, New York, United States Sanctuary for Families Full time
About Us

Sanctuary for Families is a leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence in New York City.

Job Overview

The Senior Staff Attorney is a key position within our Anti-Trafficking Initiative, working collaboratively with attorneys and case managers to provide holistic legal representation and case management to survivors of human trafficking and other forms of gender-based violence.

Responsibilities
  • Provide direct representation to survivors of human trafficking in their immigration, vacatur, and criminal justice matters.
  • Supervise and mentor other attorneys, legal interns, law student fellows, and volunteers.
  • Advocate for clients facing various legal and social systems, including immigration and government agencies, criminal justice, public benefits, and more.
  • Collaborate with clinicians, attorneys, healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders to secure the best results for clients.
  • Represent Sanctuary for Families at service provider and community events relevant to Anti-Trafficking work.
  • Design and deliver trainings to educate the public, legal service providers, community organizations, and other social service providers about human trafficking and co-occurring forms of gender violence.
  • Compile, analyze, and provide periodic progress reports to funders in collaboration with Sanctuary's Data Team.
Requirements
  • Admitted to practice law in a U.S. state bar.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience practicing immigration and/or criminal law, preferably in the public interest sector.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to human trafficking, especially immigration and criminal law.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, public speaking, and leadership skills.
  • Excellent judgment.
  • Bilingual English and a relevant community language (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin).
  • Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Ability to motivate, inspire, and manage staff.
  • Deep understanding of and ability to work well with people of diverse national, ethnic, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Energetic and passionate about Sanctuary's mission to end gender violence and human trafficking.
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer retirement contribution.
  • Paid time off (holidays, vacation, personal, sick).
  • Generous leave policy.
  • Flexible spending account/health savings account.
  • Student loan assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Gym reimbursement program.
  • Wellness program and rewards.

Sanctuary for Families is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We recognize that the safety, healing, and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence are at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice.



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