Senior Attorney

Location: Hawthorne

* Rediscover Why You Became a Lawyer
* Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.

If you’ve spent years in a high-pressure litigation environment—stacked calendars, billable-hour strain, demanding clients, and very little emotional reward—you may be questioning why the work no longer feels meaningful.

At Hope’s Door Legal Center, the work matters every single day.

Here, your skill doesn’t disappear into a corporate void.

Your advocacy changes the trajectory of someone’s life—often at the moment they need it most.

If you are a seasoned litigator—sharp instincts, commanding presence, steady judgment—and you’re ready for a mission-driven environment where your experience is valued and your leadership shapes the next generation of attorneys, this role may be the chapter your career has been waiting for.

* About Hope’s Door
* Hope’s Door—recently named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Westchester—is dedicated to ending domestic violence and empowering survivors to reclaim safety, power, independence, and hope.

Our Legal Center provides trauma-informed, high-quality representation in family offense, custody/visitation, child support, matrimonial, and other family law matters. We approach every client with compassion, cultural humility, and unwavering advocacy.

* The Role:

* Supervise, Mentor, and Make Your Work Matter

We are seeking a full-time Senior Attorney to join our legal team. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney who wants meaningful litigation work coupled with leadership, mentorship, and the chance to strengthen one of the region’s most impactful DV legal programs.

* What You Will Do
* * Supervise, guide, and mentor staff attorneys in litigation strategy, client management, and courtroom practice.

* Provide consultations and strategic legal guidance to staff and to survivors seeking direction and safety.

* Review and approve pleadings, motions, and all court submissions.

* Represent a manageable caseload of clients in Westchester County courts.

* Work collaboratively with the Chief of Legal Services to build and strengthen programs, improve internal systems, and expand services.

* Engage with community partners to enhance coordinated responses to intimate partner violence.

* Who You Are
* * A New York–licensed attorney in good standing.

* A seasoned professional with 10+ years of litigation or family law experience, ideally involving trauma-exposed populations.

* A natural mentor with patience, presence, and strong leadership instincts.

* Someone who thrives in a mission-driven environment and believes in the power of trauma-informed practice.

* Spanish fluency is a plus, not a requirement.

* Hours, Benefits & Compensation
* * Full-time, 35-hour work week (Mon–Fri, In
-person and Court House Clinic)

* Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision

* Generous PTO, holidays, and sick time

* Competitive salary, aligned with experience and nonprofit leadership structure

* Supportive, collaborative work environment with professional development opportunities

* Ready to Do Work That Matters?
* If you’re ready to return to meaningful advocacy—and to lead with heart, skill, and purpose—we invite you to apply.

* Join Our Team
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* Rediscover Why You Became a Lawyer
* _ ’s Door is an equal opportunity employer. People of all races, colors, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, national origins, ages, abilities, and veteran statuses are strongly encouraged to apply. xrlwcon

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ - $ per year

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* Dental insurance

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Parental leave

* Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

* Do you hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

* Passed the NYS bar and pending admission.

Experience:

* litigation, negotiation & drafting, in family law and/or DV: 10 years (Required)

Language:

* Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

* Hawthorne, NY 10532 (Required)

Work Location:

In person