Job 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 through interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. - Draft necessary legal documents such ...
Job 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 the use of AI-driven tools and other related technologies to enhance the intake process. - Respond to client, community, and staff concerns. - Evaluate t
Assistant Corporation Counsel Job Title Assistant Corporation Counsel Job Responsibilities The Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) position within the Family Court Division’s Juvenile Delinquency Unit involves serving as the Presentment Agency in juvenile delinquency proceedings before the Family Court. The role includes: - Managing a caseload and being responsible for all aspects of practice related to juvenile delinquency matters. - Conducting community outreach and ...
Job 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 in out-of-court case preparation activities like interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. - Draft legal do...
Job 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 out-of-court through interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. - Draft legal documents, including motion...
Responsibilities: Represent clients in family law and immigration cases, including court appearances and administrative hearings Draft pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence with precision and clarity Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice to clients Manage case files and deadlines efficiently Qualifications: Juris Doct
Job 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 institutional assignments, including intake and case coverage. - Engage in out-of-court case preparation, which involves interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. - Draft legal documents s...
Job Title: Divorce/Family Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal support and representation to clients involved in divorce and family law matters. Key duties include: - Representing clients in divorce proceedings, handling both contested and uncontested cases. - Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, financial affidavits, settlement agreements, memoranda of law, and other documents related to fam
Job Title: Divorce/Family Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Divorce/Family Associate Attorney at the law firm will provide legal support and representation to clients involved in divorce and related family law matters. The role demands strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle a high-volume caseload while providing compassionate and strategic legal counsel. Key responsibilities include: - Representing clients in divorce proceedi
Job Title: Attorney Interne Job Responsibilities: The Attorney Interne will be part of the Department of Social Services' Office of Legal Affairs, specifically in the Brooklyn Office of Child Support Enforcement Term (CSET) of the Support and Lien Recovery Litigation Unit (SLRLU). The main responsibilities include: - Representing the interests of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in New York State Family Court litigation to establish paternity and suppor
Job Title: AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE Job Responsibilities: The Agency Attorney Intern at the organization is tasked with several responsibilities within the Law Department's Housing Litigation Division. The primary focus of this role involves conducting administrative termination of tenancy proceedings. These proceedings are initiated on various grounds, including non-desirability, which encompasses violence against organization employees, breach of rules and regulations, ille
Job Title: Entry Level Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Attend a training program in Fall 2026. - Develop a caseload over time and provide comprehensive representation to parents and caretakers facing the removal of children from intake through the life of a case in Brooklyn Family Court, as well as occasional final appeals with the assistance of the Law and Appeals unit. - Work on an interdisciplinary team which includes social workers and paralegals to advance the in
Job Title: Article 10 Attorney for the Family Defense Practice Team Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in Article 10 (abuse and neglect) proceedings at Brooklyn Family Court under the direct supervision of a Supervising Attorney. - Meet clients and arraign new cases during intake. - Work collaboratively with supervisors, social workers, paralegals, and administrative staff to develop case strategy, investigate facts, and build trusting relationships with clients. - C
Job Title: Experienced Staff Attorney for Custody Practice Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Experienced Staff Attorney for Custody Practice involve representing parents in various legal matters related to Article 10 proceedings in Brooklyn Family Court. These include custody, visitation, family offense, and paternity/parentage cases. The attorney will work under the direct supervision of the Supervising Custody Attorney and collaborate with Article 1
Assistant Corporation Counsel Department Family Court: New York Posted on: 12/27/2024 Full-time Job Description The organization, Family Court Division is seeking applications from admitted attorneys for the role of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) within the Division’s Juvenile Delinquency Unit. This unit functions as the Presentment Agency in juvenile delinquency cases before the Family Court. The proceedings focus on youth under 18 who have been arrested for con...
Job Title: Matrimonial/Family Law Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Matrimonial/Family Law Associate Attorney will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the Matrimonial Department of the law firm. Key responsibilities include: - Preparation of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and briefs. - Assisting with preparations for depositions and trials. - Appearing in court in Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, as well as
Job Title: Fair Hearings Agency Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Fair Hearings Agency Attorney will primarily represent the Commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in administrative hearings and/or related Article 78 proceedings before New York State tribunal(s) and/or Courts. The attorney will engage in various legal tasks to support the agency's mission on behalf of children and families. Specific duties include: - Maintaining a significant ca...
Job 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 institutional assignments, including intake and case coverage. - Engage in out-of-court case preparation, including interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. - Draft legal documents such a...
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will be part of the Domestic Violence Law Unit, which serves survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. The primary responsibilities include: - Providing comprehensive safety planning, representation, and consultation in legal matters such as orders of protection, divorce, custody/visitation, support, and other family law cases in Supreme, Family, and Integrated Domestic Violence Courts.
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Domestic Violence Law Unit is responsible for providing comprehensive safety planning, representation, advice, and advocacy services to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. The attorney will handle family and matrimonial litigation cases, including orders of protection, contested and uncontested divorces, custody, visitation, child and spousal support, and matters related to speci
Associate Attorney Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney at the law firm is tasked with a variety of responsibilities centered around providing exceptional legal services in the area of matrimonial and family law. The primary duties include: - Offering legal advice to clients, ensuring they understand their rights and options within the scope of family law. - Conducting thorough legal research to support case strategies and client repre
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Community Law Project (CLP) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for the Community Law Project (CLP) at the organization is tasked with providing comprehensive and culturally competent legal services to survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. Key responsibilities include: - Direct representation and advocacy for clients in family law litigation, including family offense, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and divorce c
Director of Family and Matrimonial Practice Job Title: Director of Family and Matrimonial Practice Job Responsibilities: - Lead a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants in the family and matrimonial law practice area. - Oversee all aspects of family and matrimonial law practice, including case intake, supervision, pro bono case placement, and volunteer attorney training. - Serve as a senior legal resource, mentoring staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality r
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Harlem Community Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: - Client representation and advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation. - Conduct regular courthouse-based and off-site intake, including during evening hours. - Represent and promote the work of the office, the Civil Practice, and the organization in the community. - Provide training, community outreach, and edu
Job Title: Family Law Attorney / Associate Job Responsibilities: The Family Law Attorney is responsible for managing a variety of family law matters independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment. Key responsibilities include handling cases related to divorces, child custody matters, child and spousal support issues, and equitable distribution. The attorney will work with both middle-income and high-net-worth clients, requiring strong drafting skil
Job Title: Borough Director - Brooklyn Job Responsibilities: The Borough Director is an integral member of the organization's Leadership Team, responsible for advancing children's rights within the specified borough. Collaborating with citywide Borough Directors and other leaders, the Director ensures the organization's mission is actualized through effective supervision of staff attorneys and trial supervisors. Key responsibilities include: - Managing a team of 17 dynamic
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for effectuating the mission of the organization under the leadership of the Borough Director. The primary responsibilities include ensuring high standards of representation and client services while maintaining personal caseloads. The attorney is responsible for zealous representation from intake through trial, collaborating with paralegals, social workers, and a writing un
Job Title: Senior Attorney - Matrimonial & Family Law Job Responsibilities: - Lead as 1st chair in matrimonial trials and family court hearings. - Prepare pleadings, motions, and conduct depositions. - Appear in courts across all NYC boroughs. - Manage cases from inception through litigation efficiently. - Oversee case status, court appearances, and client interactions. - Represent clients in all phases of divorce, custody, and child support matters. Education and Experien
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Assistant General Counsel will work within the Department of Correction's Legal Division, serving as in-house counsel under the supervision of the General Counsel. The primary responsibilities include: - Investigating and preparing responses to administrative complaints by employees involving violations of equal employment statutes. - Implementing consent judgments and settlements, advocating for compliance, and
Job Title: Attorney (Criminal Law, Family Law) Job Responsibilities: - Criminal Law: - Represent clients in misdemeanor and felony matters in state and federal courts. - Conduct client interviews, investigate facts, and assess case risks to develop strategic defenses. - Handle arraignments, bail applications, plea negotiations, and trial preparation. - Draft and file motions, briefs, suppression applications, and sentencing submissions. - Advise clients facing investiga
Job Title: Senior Divorce and Family Law Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Lead, manage, and work on complex matrimonial and family law cases from start to finish. - Provide hands-on mentorship and supervision to associates, clerks, and paralegals. - Shape and oversee the firm's litigation strategy, systems, and professional standards. - Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, handle hearings, trials, and appeals. - Partner with the Founder on firm strategy,
Job Title: Attorney (Criminal Law, Family Law) Job Responsibilities: Criminal Law: - Represent clients in misdemeanor and felony matters in both state and federal courts. - Conduct client interviews, investigate facts, and assess case risks to develop strategic defenses. - Handle arraignments, bail applications, plea negotiations, and trial preparation. - Draft and file motions, briefs, suppression applications, and sentencing submissions. - Advise clients facing investigat
Job Title: Attorney Interne Job Responsibilities: The Attorney Interne role within the Department of Social Services' Office of Legal Affairs is primarily focused on providing legal guidance, litigation support, and direct representation in state and federal courts and administrative agencies. The position is specifically within the Manhattan Office of Child Support Enforcement Term (CSET) of the Support and Lien Recovery Litigation Unit (SLRLU). The primary responsibilities
Job Title Family Law Associate Job Responsibilities The Family Law Associate will be a key member of the Family Law team, situated in the New York office. The role involves handling both contentious and non-contentious family law matters for a diverse client base. Responsibilities include managing divorce cases that involve complex financial disputes, property division, and spousal support. The associate will draft, review, and negotiate marital agreements, including prenu
Job Title: Attorney Interne Job Responsibilities: The Attorney Interne position at the Department of Social Services' Office of Legal Affairs involves providing legal support and representation in various legal matters related to the delivery of social services. Specifically, the Attorney Interne will work within the Office of Child Support Enforcement Term (CSET) of the Support and Lien Recovery Litigation Unit (SLRLU) to establish paternity and child support orders in fami
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: The associate attorney will be responsible for providing legal representation in various legal matters, including matrimonial and family law, landlord-tenant issues, residential real estate, immigration, and individual bankruptcy cases. Specific duties include: - Handling court appearances related to the aforementioned legal areas. - Drafting applications for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). -
Job Title: Associate (Criminal Law, Family Law) Job Responsibilities: Criminal Law: - Represent clients in misdemeanor and felony matters in state and federal courts. - Conduct client interviews, investigate facts, and assess case risks to develop strategic defenses. - Handle arraignments, bail applications, plea negotiations, and trial preparation. - Draft and file motions, briefs, suppression applications, and sentencing submissions. - Advise clients facing investigations
Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel Family Court JD Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the Family Court Division's Juvenile Delinquency Unit assumes a comprehensive role in managing juvenile delinquency cases. These cases involve youths under 18 who have been arrested for actions that would be considered criminal if committed by adults. The ACC's primary responsibilities include: - Serving as the Presentment Agency in juvenile delinquency p
Job Title: Agency Attorney Interne Job Responsibilities: - Interview individuals from the public who are alleging claims of discrimination and engage in pre-complaint interventions, investigations, and file complaints where appropriate. - Investigate claims of discrimination made by members of the public and identify pattern or practice violations for potential action initiated by the Commission. - Negotiate resolutions of claims and draft settlement agreements, as well as m
Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the Family Court Division's Juvenile Delinquency Unit is responsible for a variety of legal duties aimed at addressing juvenile delinquency matters. Key responsibilities include: - Serving as the Presentment Agency in juvenile delinquency proceedings before the Family Court. - Managing a caseload and handling all aspects of legal practice related to juvenile delinquency
Job Title: Agency Attorney Interne Job Responsibilities: The Agency Attorney Interne will be positioned within the Department of Social Services' Office of Legal Affairs. Under the direction of a Supervising Attorney, the primary focus will be on establishing paternity and child support orders in family court. Responsibilities include: - Representing the interests of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in New York State Family Court litigation to establish
Job 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 case preparation, which involves interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. - Draft legal docu...
Job Title: Attorney Interne Job Responsibilities: The Attorney Interne will work under the supervision of a senior attorney in the Office of Legal Affairs within the Department of Social Services. The primary responsibilities include: - Representing the interests of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in New York State Family Court litigation to establish paternity and child support orders for children receiving public assistance. - Appearing in estoppel he
Job 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, support, and other related matters in the Yonkers Family Court. The attorney will engage in intakes and individual case work, litigation in state courts, including tr...
New York City office of a **Members Only** Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a junior associate attorney, preferably with 1-3 years of prior experience in a matrimonial law firm. The candidate will research legal issues, draft legal instruments, attend hearings, and engage in telephone conferences with clients and other outside parties. Must have analytical, strong research skills, and a hunger to learn.