Attorney for the Child

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY • City of Rochester, NY

2d • $87,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney will provide legal representation to minors with the Family Court, including juvenile delinquency, PINS, abuse/neglect, foster care placement, and custody/visitation cases. They will provide legal representation in Monroe County.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (Candidates who are Admitted to the NYS Bar; and Candidates who have received their JD and awaiting to sit for the July 2024 bar exam are also welcome 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)

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with technologies involved in a virtual work environment including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation to minors in Family Court proceedings
• 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

Benefits

• Hybrid Work schedule
• Paid Lunch Hour
• Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
• 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
• $3,000 salary differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer contribution toward parking fees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level