Staff Attorney
Staff Attorney
Profile
Lawyers For Children has a new opening for an experienced staff attorney. The attorney will be part of a dynamic team of attorneys and social workers providing the highest quality advocacy on behalf of children in New York City's Family Courts.
Description of Responsibilities
Lawyers For Children attorneys work alongside our social workers, as a team. Duties include client interviews, investigation, trial preparation/strategy, preparation of legal memos and motions, general courtroom advocacy in trials/colloquy, and oral advocacy as necessary for case conferences and case follow-up. LFC's attorneys are leaders in the provision of legal services to children and young adults in child protective, foster care, custody, visitation, termination of parental rights guardianship, adoption, delinquency and related proceedings.
Qualifications
- Admitted to NYS Bar
- Minimum of 2 years litigation experience in NYS Family Courts
- Demonstrated commitment to the rights of children and youth
- Commitment to interdisciplinary practice of law using an attorney-social worker team model
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and in crisis situations
- Well-organized, motivated, creative and independent
- Skilled at working in a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to providing culturally sensitive services
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, writing, and interviewing skills
Compensation & Benefits
Lawyers For Children offers competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. LFC is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Lawyers For Children offers competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. LFC is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to: zasghar@lawyersforchildren.org
