Job description

Attorney - County of Bergen

Department of Human Services – Division of Alternatives to Domestic Violence

Under supervision by the Division Director or Victim Advocate Coordinator other duties maybe assigned, as required.

Knowledge and Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

· Knowledge about domestic violence and impact of violence and trauma on survivors and their children

· Interest in child custody and family law, public benefits, and a wide range of community resources to meet various survivor needs.

· Assist with the Legal Representation Project; by providing mentorship and supervision to project attorneys and advocates participating in the program.

· Assess program priorities based on survivor’s needs.

· Develop projects to address survivor’s needs and support efforts to secure grants to fund the project.

· Provide confidential virtual and in-person consultations, advice, and counsel, limited scope representation and direct representation to Alternatives to Domestic Violence survivors of intimate partner abuse as needed.

· Counsel may pertain to Orders of Protection, housing, and family law issues.

· Attend clinical and legals advocate meetings.

· Supervision of Division Director.

· Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective methods.

· Ability to establish and maintain records and files.

· Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Schedule:

· Monday – Friday / 40hrs/wk.

Education & Experience:

· Licensed attorney in the State of New Jersey.

· Registered member of the New Jersey Bar (in good standing with no disciplinary history).

Skills and Special Requirements:

· Excellent writing, verbal, and written skills.

· Bi/multilingualism and Spanish fluency (strongly preferred).

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hackensack, NJ 07601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you a licensed attorney in the State of New Jersey?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Bi/multilingualism and Spanish? (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New Jersey Board member (Required)

Work Location: One location

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