In-house volunteer attorney
Legal Services—Year-round volunteer opportunity 

Position description
InMotion seeks part- to full-time attorneys and law graduates year round. This position requires a commitment of 15–20 hours per week with a minimum two (2) month commitment. Positions are available in our Manhattan, Bronx and Queens offices and placements will be made based on office and staffing needs.

Please note that this is not an in-court litigation volunteer opportunity. In-house volunteers work under the supervision of our staff attorneys and will not litigate matters in court.

Organization description
InMotion is a non-profit agency providing free legal services to low-income women throughout New York City. Since 1993, inMotion has helped thousands of women free themselves from abusive relationships, stay in their homes and win the financial support to which they—and their children—are legally entitled. Our mission is to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of women—low-income, under-served, abused—by offering them legal services designed to foster equal access to justice and an empowered approach to life. We fulfill our mission by providing free legal services, primarily in the areas of matrimonial, family and immigration law in a way that acknowledges mutual respect, encourages personal growth, and nurtures individual and collective strength. Informed by this work, inMotion promotes policies that make our society more responsive to the legal issues confronting the women we serve. Learn more about our work and mission.

Position responsibilities
In-house volunteer attorneys work under the direction of inMotion’s staff attorneys. The in-house volunteer attorney will work in inMotion’s offices and will not litigate matters in court. Responsibilities include conducting intake of new clients, drafting responsive pleadings and motions, providing brief services to women proceeding pro se, and assisting clients with securing uncontested divorces or immigration status through VAWA self-petitions and battered spouse waivers, researching and writing on various aspects of family law. Other responsibilities will vary depending on the individual volunteers’ skills.

Qualifications

Attorneys admitted to New York State or any State bar, attorneys pending admission and law graduates

Availability for a minimum of two (2) months, minimum 2 days per week

Good interpersonal and organizational skills, self-starter, and highly motivated

Excellent research and writing skills

Knowledge of family, matrimonial and/or immigration law or domestic violence helpful but not required

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Apply for an in-house volunteer attorney position at inMotion Click on the link above to apply. Fill out the secure online web-form and upload:

Cover letter with your availability and two references

Resume

Writing sample

Please note: applications submitted without a formal cover letter and writing sample will not be considered. Only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted by inMotion.