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In-house volunteer attorney
Legal Services—Year-round volunteer opportunity
Position is filled. We are no longer accepting applications.
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 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
Since 1993, inMotion has confronted the challenging needs of families in crisis by providing free, quality legal services to low-income, underserved, abused women and their children. We have 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. 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 conduct their work from inMotion’s offices and will not be litigating 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 volunteer skills.
| Qualifications |
- Attorneys admitted to New York State or any State bar, attorneys pending admission and law graduates
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- Availability for a minimum of two (2) months, minimum 2 days per week
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- Good interpersonal and organizational skills, self-starter, and highly motivated
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- Excellent research and writing skills
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- Knowledge of family, matrimonial and/or immigration law or domestic violence helpful but not required
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- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
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- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
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- Cover letter with your availability and two references
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| 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. |
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