Attorney — Program Legal Services

Job overview

The Attorney — Program Legal Services role is full-time and in person on The Children’s Village campus in Dobbs Ferry, NY, with periodic work at the organization’s New York City locations. The posting states an annual salary range of $80,000–$100,000. The attorney supports residential, community-based residential, and family foster care programs to help achieve outcomes for children and families. Reporting to the General Counsel, the attorney works with executive and senior leaders, the Quality Improvement Department, and program social workers and caseworkers. The role provides legal support to program operations and helps identify and resolve legal issues affecting the organization’s services.

What you'll do

• Support campus residential, community-based residential, and family foster care programs
• work with the General Counsel, executive and senior leadership, Quality Improvement Department, social workers, and caseworkers
• identify issues requiring resolution and meet deadlines
• travel to organization locations and other work sites throughout the New York City metropolitan area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

attorney

program legal services

family law

child welfare

residential programs

foster care

nonprofit

full-time

dobbs ferry ny

new york city

the children's village

$80k–$100k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, New York State bar membership in good standing, and 2–5 years of practice experience; family law, child welfare, or nonprofit experience is preferred.

About the employer

The Children's Village is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.