Entry Level Staff Attorney, Family Defense Practice
Compensation
From $99k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Entry Level Staff Attorney is an onsite role based in New York, NY, providing legal representation to parents and caretakers in Family Court. The salary is $99,000 per year. This role exists to protect the rights of low-income New Yorkers and prevent family separation. The attorney contributes to the interdisciplinary team by litigating cases, collaborating with social workers, and advocating for clients to achieve reunification and other legal goals.
What you'll do
- Represent parents in Family Court
- collaborate with social workers and paralegals
- litigate hearings and trials
- prepare written motions
- manage a high-needs caseload
- attend training programs.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- full-timeday shiftnew york nybrooklyn defender serviceslegalattorneyfamily lawpublic defensesalary $99kno weekends
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, generous vacation, sick, and family leave.
Why this role
Interdisciplinary practice model with social work integration.
About the employer
Brooklyn Defender Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Offices of Lawyers
- Occupation code
- 23-1011.00
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Listing ID: 528ae388-05af-4ecf-8632-8c0a417e5d70