Family Law - General Attorney in Bronx, NY

Public Interest

Bronx, NY

Family Law - General Attorney in Bronx, NY

Attorney

1-16 yrs required

No

Job Title: Admitted Staff Attorney, Family Defense Practice

Job Responsibilities:
- Work as part of the organization's interdisciplinary legal teams, which include attorneys, social work staff, paralegals, and parent advocates, to provide clients with high-quality legal defense.
- Meet objectives such as keeping children out of the foster system, shortening lengths of stay for children in the foster system, promoting quality family time arrangements, and ensuring that families receive services well-tailored to expedite safe and lasting reunification.
- Represent parents in Family Court who are respondents in Article 10 and all related supplemental proceedings, including termination of parental rights proceedings.
- Pursue interim appeals on behalf of the organization's clients in collaboration with the organization's appeals team.
- Keep case data, client legal notes, and files up to date.
- Participate in the organization's policy initiatives.
- Actively engage in the organization's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with the organization's Home for Good and Early Defense teams.
- Participate in the organization's community engagement initiatives for Staten Island families.
- Where appropriate, supervise law school interns.

Education and Experience Information:
- Admitted to practice law in the State of New York.
- At least 1 year of prior experience with family law, public benefits, housing, criminal defense, or immigration is preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish or other languages is preferred.
- Applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to interdisciplinary representation of parents, and a desire to share in both the exhilaration and challenges of a growing endeavor.

Salary Information:
- Salary Range: $86,800 (1 year of experience) - $122,800 (16 years of experience).
- Compensation package includes a competitive base salary as well as health, 403(b), and vacation benefits.
- The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the organization and the organization's Union, part of ALAA (Association of Legal Aid Attorneys) UAW 2325.

The organization is committed to securing justice for families by providing interdisciplinary family defense with a model that includes an attorney and a social work staff member for each client, supported by parent advocates with lived experience. Through various initiatives and programs, the organization aims to reduce family separation and ensure the rights and stability of their clients. The Staff Attorney in the Family Defense Practice plays a critical role in achieving these goals by providing high-quality legal defense and engaging in policy and community initiatives.