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: 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: 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: Staff Attorney – Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for the Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit is tasked with a range of duties centered on handling criminal appeals for indigent appellants. Responsibilities include: - Reading and analyzing case transcripts to prepare summaries for drafting appeals. - Identifying and researching legal issues from transcripts and client questionnaires. - Drafting necessary legal briefs such a...
Job Title: Managing Attorney – Attorneys for Children Unit Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney for the Attorneys for Children Unit at the organization is tasked with a range of legal, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities under the guidance of the Chief Attorney. The role involves: - Overseeing the daily operations of the unit, including policy development and implementation to ensure efficiency, ethical case handling, and high-quality client representa...
Job Title: Associate Attorney - Family Law Practice Job Responsibilities: - Provide holistic legal representation and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in family law matters, including orders of protection, child support, paternity, custody, and visitation. - Conduct all aspects of civil practice such as discovery, motion practice, negotiations, trial preparation, and trials. - Perform regular intake, assessment, and referrals on legal matters,