DIRECTOR OF FAMILY AND MATRIMONIAL PRACTICEFLSA Status: Full-Time ExemptDepartment: Law & PolicyReports to: Director of Legal ProgramsSalary: $130,000 - $155,000Schedule: Hybrid - 2 Days in office (W/Th) 9:30am – 5:30pmTHIS IS A NEW YORK CITY BASED ROLEABOUT HER JUSTICEHer Justice is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and with women and gender diverse people living in poverty in New York City. We recruit and mentor volunteer lawyers to provide free legal help in the areas of immigration, family, and matrimonial law to address individual and systemic legal barriers.100% of our clients are living in poverty in the five boroughs of New York City. In FY2024, 92% of our clients were women of color, 85% were survivors of intimate partner violence, 70% were mothers, and 49% spoke a primary language other than English.Since 1993, we’ve provided life-changing free legal help to over 45,000 women and children and we’ve pursued policies that have bettered the experiences and outcomes for hundreds of thousands more. Her Justice is committed to creating a more fair and functional civil justice system for New Yorkers, so they can build safer, freer futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.SUMMARYThe Director of Family and Matrimonial Practice leads a core area of Her Justice’s legal services, managing a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants focused on representing women and gender diverse people living in poverty in New York City. This role oversees all aspects of family and matrimonial law practice, including case intake, supervision, pro bono case placement, and volunteer attorney training. The Director serves as a senior legal resource, mentoring staff and volunteers while ensuring high-quality representation in matters involving custody, child support, orders of protection, and divorce. The position also coordinates legal clinics and continuing legal education (CLE) sessions, strengthening relationships with private law firms and supporting the development of trauma-informed, culturally responsive legal advocacy.Beyond direct legal practice management, the Director plays a key role in shaping strategic initiatives and contributing to Her Justice’s policy and advocacy efforts. Working closely with senior leadership, the Director helps define department goals, launch new programs, and support systemic change aligned with the organization’s mission. The ideal candidate is an experienced family law practitioner and supervisor who brings a deep commitment to social justice, a strong equity lens, and the ability to lead with both strategic vision and day-to-day operational effectiveness.RESPONSIBILITIESWork with 6-person Senior Legal Team to ensure that the department’s case placement and department goals are met, and work with staff to meet goals and aspirations.Serve as senior resource and authority to staff on substantive issues in Family and Matrimonial issues.Directly oversee a team of 8 including Supervising Attorneys, Senior Staff Attorneys, Paralegal, and Legal Assistants in the family and matrimonial law practice area.Lead the department in developing new initiatives, strategic planning, and participating in policy efforts, etc.Mentor and support volunteer attorneys representing low-income clients in family/matrimonial matters, including, providing consultation, reviewing documents, brainstorming strategy, and ensuring volunteers are prepared.Conduct ongoing CLE training programs on family/matrimonial issues.Manage and coordinate legal clinics with partnering law firms.Assess Family/Matrimonial cases for placement with pro bono attorneys.Participate in community outreach, media relations, and other forms of marketing and public education.Serve on committees and panels relating to policy issues and/or reform efforts integral to Her Justice’s mission.SKILLSET AND QUALITIESExperienced Program Manager. You have a demonstrated ability to design, implement, and oversee complex legal service delivery programs. You are adept at setting strategic goals, evaluating impact, and adjusting to meet evolving client and organizational needs.People-Centered and Inclusive Leader. You are a seasoned and empathetic manager who fosters a collaborative team culture, develops talent, and creates a supportive, high-performance environment rooted in equity and trust.Strategic Thinker with Operational Acumen. You bring both vision and structure to legal practice leadership—balancing day-to-day operations with long-term planning, resource allocation, and cross-departmental coordination.Skilled Relationship-Builder and Trusted Advisor. You excel at cultivating relationships across diverse stakeholders, including internal teams, pro bono partners, community organizations, and policy networks.Mission-Driven Advocate. You bring a deep commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice and a clear understanding of how civil legal systems impact marginalized communities. You are committed to trauma-informed and client-centered advocacy, particularly for survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals from marginalized communities.QUALIFICATIONSRequiredJD degree and bar admission in New York StateAt least 10+ years of experience handling matrimonial and family law cases in New York State.5+ years of experience supervising attorneys required.3+ years of experience with program managementExperience representing indigent clients, survivors of domestic violence and clients from diverse backgrounds and communitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal database systems.PreferredExperience delivering legal services in a nonprofit or social justice setting.Experience working with and supporting pro bono attorneys or volunteers.Familiarity with Salesforce or other client relationship management (CRM) systems.Experience in policy advocacy, training development, or community engagement initiatives.WORK ENVIRONMENTHybrid with 2 days a week in office required (subject to change based on business needs).Local travel may be required to attend meetings with law firms and partnering agencies to conduct outreach and trainings.Travel to conferences may also be required.BENEFITSHer Justice offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports the well-being of our staff, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan optionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)403(b) retirement plan with employer contributionsGenerous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, plus 12+ holidays and Half Day Summer FridaysPaid parental leaveMental health and wellness resources, including free therapy sessionsPre-tax commuter benefits and disability insuranceOUR COMMITMENT:HER JUSTICE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HER JUSTICE does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.IN-OFFICE WORK:Her Justice works on a hybrid schedule with in office days being Wednesday and Thursday. We currently do not accept fully remote applicants.Powered by JazzHR