Program Manager
The focus of the position will be to assist the Project Leader and the Regional Attorney Coordinators with the administrative aspects of the Network. The Program Manager will manage the collection of data and information related to deliverables for the grant partners and organizations that are part of the Crime Victims Legal Network. The Program manager will also lead marketing and promotional efforts in order to raise public awareness of the Network.
The Program Manager will be supervised by the Project Leader of the Crime Victims Legal Network and will work as part of the overall statewide team, participate in program development, required data reporting and assessments.
Regional Attorney Coordinators
The two Regional Attorney Coordinators will provide technical assistance, training, and coordinate and support the work of the crime victim attorneys across the state who were hired under the June 2018 VOCA Attorney Services award to provide legal assistance to crime victims on a range of substantive law matters.
One Regional Attorney Coordinator position will be located in Rochester, and the other position will be located in either Long Island or Albany. The Coordinators will be supervised by the Project Leader of the Crime Victims Legal Network and will work as part of the overall statewide team, participate in program development, required data reporting and assessments.
Immigration Attorney
The Immigration Attorney will act as the lead Immigration Attorney for the Office for New Americans (ONA) Suffolk County Legal Counsel contract. Job Responsibilities include: Providing intake/direct representation to immigrants in selected immigration-related proceedings(minimum caseload of 15-20 clients at a time); Conducting an annual review of naturalization application process at assigned ONA Opportunity Centersto ensure applications are being completed accurately by qualified individuals; Providing immigration law consultations to new Americans with immigration legal questions at ONA Opportunity Centers; Administering, organizing and holding legal clinics throughout the service area, including clinics at ONA sponsored events; Providing community information sessions on topics related to immigration, including Know Your Rights presentations; Responding timely to immigration law questions from ONA Opportunity Centers and other immigrant service providers in assigned region.
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager is an integral member of the Finance Team, working closely with the Finance Coordinator, Grants Manager, and VP Development and Administration, and reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The Finance Manager is responsible for the general vouchering/invoicing of grants and contracts for the organization. The vouchering/invoicing process is 75% of the Finance Manager’s responsibilities and includes allocations of salary and general expenses, gathering supporting documentation (i.e. time sheets, invoices, etc.), responding to funders’ inquires, requesting and preparing budget modifications, and MWBE reporting. The position also has general accounting responsibilities including but not limited to general ledger analysis, bank deposits, bank reconciliations, journal entries, fund accounting, audit preparation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the recording of payroll.
Crime Victim Services Paralegal
The Empire Justice Crime Victims team will include staff in Westchester, Rochester and Central Islip. The Crime Victim Paralegal in Rochester will support two Rochester Crime Victim Attorneys. The Crime Victim Team in Rochester will serve the general low-income community with a focus on victims of consumer fraud, including small claims and debt collection issues and on employment discrimination and civil rights violations.
Each Crime Victim Paralegal will act as part of the overall statewide team, participating in client representation, community outreach, required data reporting and assessments. Each paralegal will be supervised by the Crime Victims Attorney in their office.
Crime Victim Services Attorney
The Crime Victim Services Attorney will represent individuals and groups of persons in Westchester County who have civil legal needs as a result of being a victim of crime. Staff attorneys engage in comprehensive legal representation including advice, negotiation, administrative representation and litigation. The Crime Victim Services Staff Attorney is expected to collaborate in work with other services providers and legal providers. Significant travel and working nights/evenings may be involved.
Foreclosure Prevention Services Coordinator
The full-time Foreclosure Prevention Services Coordinator will work under the foreclosure prevention services program. The Regional Coordinator will assist with the implementation and management of Empire Justice’s role as Anchor Partner under contract with the NYS Office of the Attorney General as part of their Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP). The focus of the position will be to oversee contracts and support legal services and housing counseling organizations under HOPP through networking, technical assistance and identifying training needs, and to engage in policy advocacy.
Our current openings are for (1) Foreclosure Prevention Services Coordinator each to work in our offices located in Rochester, Albany and Long Island.
Crime Victims Attorney
The Empire Justice Crime Victims Legal Advocacy Team will include staff in Westchester, Rochester and Central Islip. The attorneys in Rochester will serve the general low income community with a focus on victims of consumer fraud, including employment discrimination and civil rights violations.
Each Crime Victim Attorney will be supervised by the Project Manager Attorney and will work as part of the overall statewide team, participating in program development, required data reporting and assessments and will supervise the paralegal assigned to this project, offering mentoring and ensuring professional development opportunities.
Crime Victims Attorney
We anticipate hiring a team of two staff (one attorney and one paralegal) to work on this project in Westchester joining our current staff of immigration lawyers. The Crime Victims Attorney in the Westchester office will also work as a part of a multifaceted team of Crime Victim attorneys and paralegals to be hired in our Rochester and Long Island offices that together will develop these new services. The focus of the positions in our Westchester office will be on serving immigrant victims of crime.
Each Crime Victim Attorney will be supervised by the Project Manager Attorney and will work as part of the overall statewide team, participating in program development, required data reporting and assessments and will supervise the paralegal assigned to this project, offering mentoring and ensuring professional development opportunities.
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
The function of the Administrative Assistant is to provide support, administrative and clerical, to four attorneys in our Yonkers offices, including greeting clients, answering phones, copying, date entry and file opening and closing. Providing these services in a well-organized and timely manner will ensure that operations are maintained and running efficiently.
Information Technology Support Specialist
The Information Technology Support Specialist will be responsible for administering, implementing and supporting Empire Justice Center’s 54 end users and network infrastructure located in Rochester, Albany, Long Island and Yonkers.
Crime Victims Legal Assistance Paralegal
The Empire Justice Crime Victims team will include staff in Westchester, Rochester and Central Islip. The paralegal in Westchester will support the Westchester Crime Victims attorney. Each Crime Victims paralegal will act as part of the overall statewide team, participating in client representation, community outreach, required data reporting and assessments. Each paralegal will be supervised by the Crime Victims Attorney in their office.
Immigrant Rights Paralegal
The Immigrant Rights Paralegal is a critical member of the Immigration practice group who will be working on the Liberty Defense Project, a position funded position by New York State. The primary function of the Immigrant Rights Paralegal is to assist and support the Immigration Attorney/Project Manager in administrative oversight of the project and in all aspects of direct representation in immigration law matters to mostly Spanish speaking immigrants in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Immigrant Rights Attorney
The Immigrant Rights Attorney in the Long Island office will work as a part of a multifaceted team of attorneys and paralegals who provide supportive advocacy and legal services in immigration, public benefits, family law, and housing. Empire Justice Center participates in various coalitions to enhance the rights and protections for immigrants on Long Island. Our advocacy efforts are informed by the direct experiences of our clients. The Immigrants Rights Attorney will be one source of information and inspiration for these ongoing efforts.
Become a Pro Bono Scholar!
The Empire Justice Center will be hosting up to four pro bono scholars beginning just after the February 2019 bar examination. The positions available are in our Long Island, White Plains and Albany office. Click the button below to learn more about the opportunities available at each office.
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