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Lawyers For Children Named a Top Workplace by City & State NY

Lawyers For Children Named a Top Workplace by City & State NY

Lawyers For Children (LFC) is proud to announce that it has been named a Top Workplace by City & State New York, as part of the publication’s inaugural list recognizing outstanding employers across the government, nonprofit, and private sectors.  

From a large pool of nominations and recommendations, City & State selected 51 organizations for this honor, on the basis of employee engagement, workplace culture, and overall organizational excellence. LFC Executive Director Glenn Metsch-Ampel and Director of Human Resources Jessie Jones accepted the City & State’ award on behalf of Lawyers For Children.

“At Lawyers For Children, teamwork isn’t just a buzzword – it’s our backbone,” according to Metsch-Ampel, “Every client is supported by both a lawyer and a social worker, and has access to a Youth Advocate with lived experience, making us the only legal services organization we know of with this unique approach. Our staff are engaged, empowered to lead change and anchored in a culture of collaboration and community. They deserve the most credit for making LFC a top place to work. They show up every day with fierce dedication and compassion, making our mission possible.  In return,  we offer one of the most generous total reward packages, a commitment to work-life balance and resources designed to keep burnout low and job satisfaction high.”

“We’re deeply grateful to City & State NY for this recognition,” added Jones. “At Lawyers For Children, being an employer of choice, which directly correlates with the well-being of our team, and maintaining excellence in our mission-driven work are our highest priorities.”

At the heart of LFC’s success is a deep commitment to caring for and supporting its dedicated staff of over 65 professionals. LFC prioritizes the overall well-being of its team by offering a comprehensive benefit package designed to enhance our team's well-being, work-life balance and growth.  The organization offers:

-Competitive salaries and retirement plan contributions.

-Generous PTO and 100% Employer-paid Health and Dental benefits to support staff and their families,and free membership to One Medical, Talkspace, and Teledoc Health.

-Optional Vision, FSA and HSA accounts and Commuter benefits are available.Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), andLong-Term Disability coverage.

-Flexible, hybrid work schedules that promote work-life balance

-Professional development opportunities, including in-house Continuing Education Credits. 

To learn more about career opportunities at Lawyers For Children, visit our Careers page. 

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