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Center for Family Representation · 4 months ago

Staff Attorney, Youth Defense Practice, Bronx

positionBronx, NY, USA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$91K/yr - $120K/yr
date3+ years exp

Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an innovative law and policy organization serving primarily Black and Brown families and youth. They are seeking a Staff Attorney for their Youth Defense Practice to represent clients charged in juvenile delinquency matters and work collaboratively with legal teams to provide comprehensive support for youth at risk of family separation.

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Responsibilities

Represent clients charged on juvenile delinquency matters in Family Court
Represent clients charged as adolescent and juvenile offenders (AO and JO) on cases in the Supreme Court Youth Parts whose cases are being removed to family court
Receive training on youth and family defense
Work collaboratively with legal teams, composed of attorneys, social work staff, investigators, and paralegals
Maintain new and evolving youth defense data in Case Management System and client legal notes
Keep files up to date
Keep additional data related to deliverables for private funders supporting the Youth Defense Practice
Meet with prospective and current funders
Help to inform and grow CFR’s Youth Defense Practice
Participate in community based outreach and presentations for families whose youth are impacted by or are at risk of juvenile justice involvement

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawExperience in family courtExperience in criminal courtBilingual in SpanishInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Staff Attorney candidates must be licensed to practice law in New York upon hire
Candidates for this position should have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an attorney
Candidates for this position do not need to have any direct experience working with children but candidates should have some experience working in family and/or criminal court or other relevant legal experience
Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
Candidates should have an ability to work as part of a team
Candidates should have a desire to share in both the exhilaration and challenges of a growing endeavor

Preferred

Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, or another language, are strongly encouraged to apply

Company

Center for Family Representation

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Center for Family Representation is a nonprofit organization that provides housing, public benefits, criminal defense and technical support.
dateFounded in 2002
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://cfrny.org/

H1B Sponsorship

Center for Family Representation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Alicia D. Williams, Ed.D., MBA, PHR
Chief Operating Officer
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