Center for Family Representation · 2 months ago
Law Graduate Fall 2026, Youth Defense Practice, Bronx
Bronx, NY, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $85K/yrThe Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an innovative 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 and support the Youth Defense Practice under the supervision of Youth Defense Supervisors.
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Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of CFR’s Youth Defense Supervisors, the Law Graduate’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
Required
Law school graduates who are taking the bar for the first time in February of July 2026
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
Individuals who apply should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to interdisciplinary representation of justice impacted youth and a desire to share in both the exhilaration and challenges of a growing endeavor
Preferred
Prior experience with public benefits, housing, education advocacy, criminal defense or immigration is preferred
Fluency in Spanish or other languages is desirable
Benefits
Health
403(b)
Vacation benefits
Company
Center for Family Representation
Center for Family Representation is a nonprofit organization that provides housing, public benefits, criminal defense and technical support.
Founded in 2002
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Alicia D. Williams, Ed.D., MBA, PHR
Chief Operating Officer
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