Overview
A survivor-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ending forced and child marriage in the United States is seeking a Legal Director to establish and lead a new legal department. This role involves providing crucial, free legal representation to women, girls, LGBTQ individuals, and others affected by forced and child marriage.
Responsibilities
- Represent survivors based in New Jersey in family court proceedings, immigration proceedings, and related civil legal matters (approximately 75% of the time).
- Coordinate a volunteer legal team and arrange pro bono legal representation for clients across the U.S. (approximately 20% of the time).
- Manage a paralegal.
- Develop protocols and best practices for the newly formed legal department.
Requirements
- Admission to the New Jersey State Bar.
- At least four years of experience in family law.
- Compassionate, patient, and nonjudgmental approach.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of working independently.
- Strong commitment to the mission of ending forced and child marriage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in immigration law.
- Fluency in Arabic, Hindi, and/or Urdu.
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary of $112,000.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- High-quality health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account for pre-tax health and commuter expenses.
- Remote work with in-person attendance required for court appearances, some client meetings, monthly art therapy sessions, and occasional events.
- Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
- Workday ends at 5:00 p.m. (earlier on Fridays), except in emergencies.
- Monthly art therapy sessions.
- United Nations grounds pass.
Location
Remote position with limited in-person requirements in New Jersey for court and client meetings.