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Center for Family Representation · 3 months ago

Law Graduate, Youth Defense Practice, Bronx

positionBronx, NY, USA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$85K/yr - $85K/yr

Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an award-winning law and policy organization that serves primarily Black and Brown families and youth. They are seeking a Law Graduate to represent clients charged with juvenile delinquency matters in Family Court and work collaboratively with legal teams while receiving training on youth and family defense.

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Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of CFR’s Youth Defense Supervisors, the Staff Attorney’s core responsibilities will be to represent clients charged on juvenile delinquency matters in Family Court, as well as 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
The candidate will receive training on youth and family defense
The candidate will work collaboratively with legal teams, composed of attorneys, social work staff, investigators, and paralegals (clients’ legal teams may also involve staff from CFR’s immigration or housing/public benefits units)
The candidate should also expect to 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, and/or to meet with prospective and current funders; and help to inform and grow CFR’s Youth Defense Practice
This person may also participate in community based outreach and presentations for families whose youth are impacted by or are at risk of juvenile justice involvement
The ideal candidate will enjoy the opportunity to wear multiple hats, learn a lot and enjoy working with teams

Qualification

Law Degree (JD)Public benefits experienceCriminal defense experienceFluency in SpanishInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Law school graduates who have taken the bar for the first time in July 2025
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work as part of a team and a desire to share in both the exhilaration and challenges of a growing endeavor

Preferred

Prior experience with public benefits, housing, criminal defense or immigration is preferred
Fluency in Spanish or other languages and experience with public benefits, education, housing or immigration is all desirable
Individuals who apply should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to interdisciplinary representation of parents and a desire to share in both the exhilaration and challenges of a growing endeavor

Benefits

Health
403(b)
Vacation benefits

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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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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