Title: Staff Attorney (Family Defense Unit) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Family Defense Unit is responsible for representing parents accused of neglect and abuse in various legal settings. This includes handling investigations, administrative hearings, Article 10 proceedings, Permanency Planning, and...
Title: Staff Attorney – Domestic Violence Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for Domestic Violence at the organization will be primarily responsible for serving survivors of domestic violence in family court proceedings. This includes handling cases related to family offenses, custody, visitation,...
Title: Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations Job Responsibilities: - Supervise the paralegal and investigator department and lead several special projects. - Support all of the organization's boroughs and practice areas to align with the organization's mission and core values. - Coordinate intra-office...
Title: Staff Attorney, Youth Defense Practice Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients charged with juvenile delinquency matters in Family Court. - Represent clients charged as adolescent and juvenile offenders (AO and JO) on cases in the Supreme Court Youth Parts, with potential removal to...
Title: Staff Attorney - Pro Bono Job Responsibilities: - Represent young individuals aged 12-24 in immigration cases, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), asylum, U Visas, and T Visas, in both affirmative and removal defense situations. - Facilitate referrals to education, healthcare, and...
Title: Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in Family Court litigation, including fact-finding, dispositional, and post-dispositional hearings. - Conduct direct client representation and manage institutional assignments, including intake and case coverage. - Engage in out-of-court...
Title: Alternative Spring Break Program-2026 Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a week-long hands-on learning experience with the organization, focusing on advocacy and legal work. - Work alongside staff representing the Criminal Defense, Civil, and Juvenile Rights Practice areas. - Gain firsthand experience of the...
Title: Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in Family Court litigation, including fact-finding, dispositional, and post-dispositional hearings. - Conduct direct client representation and handle institutional assignments such as intake and case coverage. - Prepare cases...
Title: Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern – Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: The selected legal intern will work directly with supervising attorneys at the Criminal Defense Practice (CDP) of the organization, which is the primary public defender in New York City. The intern's...
Title: Alternative Spring Break Program - 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a week-long hands-on learning experience with the organization. - Work alongside staff representing Criminal Defense, Civil, and Juvenile Rights Practice areas. - Engage in projects with experienced attorneys to understand systemic issues...
Job Title: Paralegal HIV Law Project Job Responsibilities: - Provide litigation... and administrative support and assistance. - Conduct intake interviews and interact with clients. - Obtain medical records and perform e-filing. - Assess legal needs and advocate on behalf of clients. - Handle matters related to...
Title: Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in Family Court litigation, which includes fact-finding, dispositional, and post-dispositional hearings. - Conduct direct client representation and handle institutional assignments such as intake and case coverage. - Engage...
Title: Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations Job Responsibilities: The Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations at the organization will have a multifaceted role that involves supervising the paralegal and investigator department, leading and consulting on various special projects, and...
Title: Senior Attorney, Early Defense Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney for Early Defense (SAED) at the organization will collaborate closely with other Early Defense supervisors and the Early Defense Director to develop and implement strategies and practices that protect clients from the...
Job Title: Law Reform Legal Intern –... Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Law Reform Legal Intern position... offers law school students the opportunity... to one of the law reform units, such as... the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team or the... Law Reform Unit of the......
Job Title: Law Reform Legal Intern –... Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Law Reform Legal Intern position... offers law school students a unique... of the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team, which includes... three distinct internship programs. Candidates must specify their preferences for...
the organization, designed for law students outside of New... York City. - The program provides an opportunity to work alongside staff in the Criminal Defense, Civil, and Juvenile Rights Practice areas, as well as specialized units. - Participants will gain insight into...
Title: Director of Innovative Housing Initiatives Job Responsibilities: 1. Program Management: - Coordinate intake and advice/brief representation provided to callers. - Monitor and maintain a high standard of client service. - Support the development, funding, implementation, and reporting of programs. - Oversee...
Title: Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in Family Court litigation, including fact-finding, dispositional, and post-dispositional hearings. - Conduct direct client representation and manage institutional assignments, including intake and case coverage. - Prepare cases out-of-court...
**Job Title: Law Reform Legal Intern –... Spring 2026** **Job Responsibilities:** The Law Reform Legal Intern will... participate in the organization's pioneering work on impact litigation and policy initiatives aimed at addressing systemic issues faced by the organization's clients. The intern will...
Title: Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: **Members Only**, recognized as the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, offers Summer 2026 Legal Internships within its Criminal Defense Practice (CDP) across the city. The CDP serves...
Title Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities The Civil Practice Legal Intern will work under the supervision of attorneys in the Civil Practice department of the organization. The role involves assisting attorneys who are dedicated to...
- 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Engage law students from outside New... York City in a week-long, hands-on learning experience. - Provide students with exposure to the Legal Aid Society's advocacy work and direct interaction with staff. - Allow participants to work alongside experienced attorneys...