Job Title: Chief Attorney – Attorneys for Children Unit Job Responsibilities: - Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the Attorneys for Children (AFC) Unit and provide high-quality client representation. - Supervise unit managers and oversee their supervision of staff attorneys and support personnel. - Provide leadership by maintaining a courtroom presence and a manageable caseload. - Assist with data collection and periodic rep...
Job Title: Paralegal Physician Services Job Responsibilities: - Provide ongoing paralegal assistance and support to the Physician Services Department staff and other departments within the organization. - Assist in all aspects of physician services, physician contracts, and physician contract compliance matters. - Work under the direction of the Vice President of Physician Services and Medical Affairs and the Director of Physician Services. Education and Experience Informat
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Upstate Immigration Court Job Responsibilities: - Provide free legal representation to non-citizens incarcerated in New York State prisons facing immigration removal proceedings under the Institutional Hearing Program (IHP). - Represent individuals in immigration detention at Albany, Rensselaer, and Clinton County Jails. - Handle proceedings at the Bedford Hills and Ulster Immigration Courts, located inside New York State correctional facilities i
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Major Crimes Unit, Criminal Defense Unit Job Responsibilities: - Represent indigent persons in various courts including Buffalo City Court, Erie County Court, and New York State Supreme Court. - Support a holistic, client-centered approach in defending clients throughout their criminal matters. - Appear at arraignment and subsequent court dates with clients. - Review accusatory instruments and argue for dismissal. - Make bail arguments at arraig...
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Appeals and Post Conviction Unit Job Responsibilities: - Investigate post-conviction motions (CPL §§ , , etc.) for clients, including interviewing witnesses and clients, obtaining sworn statements, and gathering documentation to support motions. - Research and draft motions, file them in the appropriate court, and litigate as necessary. - Respond to opposition papers and file applications for leave to appeal to the Appellate Divisi...
**Job Title: Managing Attorney – Justice Courts, Criminal Defense Unit** **Job Responsibilities:** The Managing Attorney in the Criminal Defense Unit (CDU) at the organization is tasked with a comprehensive range of responsibilities that encompass direct defense, administrative, and supervisory functions. Key responsibilities include: - Providing high-quality, zealous direct representation in approximately ten percent of an average CDU attorney caseload. This involves ac...
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Criminal Defense Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Criminal Defense Unit is tasked with a variety of trial-level activities primarily focused on representing indigent individuals in various courts, such as Buffalo City Court, Erie County Court, New York State Supreme Court, and other assigned courts. Responsibilities include: - Appearing at arraignments and subsequent court dates with clients. - Reviewing accusatory instru...
Job Title: Chief Attorney – Attorneys for Children Unit Job Responsibilities: - Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the unit, handling cases in accordance with ethical standards, and providing clients with the highest quality representation. - Supervise unit managers and oversee their supervision of staff attorneys and support staff within the unit, using a team approach. - Provide leadership by example, maintain a courtroom prese...
Job Title: Managing Attorney – Trial Advocacy, Criminal Defense Unit Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney in the Criminal Defense Unit (CDU) is responsible for providing direct legal defense to indigent persons predominantly in Buffalo City Court, Erie County, and Supreme Court, as well as any other court where the CDU practices or may practice in the future. This position oversees administrative operations and supervises staff within the CDU. Key responsibilities i...
Job Title: Family Paralegal (LAV) Job Responsibilities: The Family Paralegal will primarily serve clients eligible under the LAV (Legal Assistance for Victims) initiative, focusing on individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Under the supervision of the Unit Supervising Attorney, the paralegal will perform the following duties: - Manage a caseload and assigned tasks, providing clients with information and advice under attorney supervision.
Job Title: Staff Paralegal - Housing Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Paralegal in the Housing Unit is responsible for supporting attorneys with their casework, particularly in maintaining client contact and assisting with drafting legal documents. The paralegal plays a crucial role in case development and provides necessary support for the administrative and operational needs of the department. Key responsibilities include: - Managing a caseload and assigned tasks, en
Job Title: Housing Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Housing Paralegal is responsible for supporting the housing unit attorneys with their casework. This support includes maintaining client contact and assisting with the drafting of documents. The paralegal will play a role in case development and provide support for the administrative and operational needs of the unit. Key responsibilities include managing caseloads and assigned tasks, providing clients with information u