Hybrid Attorney for the Child

at The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York

• Job title: Attorney for the Child
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $87,000 - $94,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bath, United States

About the role

• Attorney providing legal representation to minors in Family Court. Involves handling juvenile delinquency, abuse/neglect, and custody/visitation cases in Steuben County.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation to minors in Family Court proceedings
• Representation includes, but is not limited to: Draft and review all pleadings, motions, and papers
• Interview clients
• Conduct disclosure and investigation; file motions
• Consult and negotiate with other counsel and, as appropriate, other parties
• Represent clients at all appearances, hearings, and proceedings
• File notices of appeal, settle orders and records, and represent clients in other post-dispositional proceedings before the court
• Consult with and review the work of the social worker on each case assigned
• Provide community outreach, education, and training to our community partners
• Consult with and review the work of assigned support staff
• Transcribe complete, accurate, and detailed contacts in all case files through our case management system, LegalServer
• Conduct legal research in each case as required
• Maintain knowledge of legislative changes and current case law
• Attend Continuing Legal Education training
• Attend and participate in LASROC’s AFC staff meetings and general LASROC meetings/gatherings
• Provides legal support to other programs from time to time as may be necessary
• Additional duties at the discretion of the Director, Juvenile Justice Division

Requirements

• Juris Doctor required
• Candidates admitted to the NYS Bar, and candidates who have recently passed the bar exam and are currently pending admission, are encouraged to apply
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and organization
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong negotiating ability
• Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively and accurately
• Respectful and empathetic consideration for clients
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment (familiarity with technologies involved in a virtual work environment including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. preferred)

Benefits

• Hybrid Work schedule
• Paid Lunch Hour
• Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
• Up to: 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
• 96 hours of sick leave
• 48 hours of personal time
• 14 paid holidays a year
• $600 per year internet stipend
• 3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
• Language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer