National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 8 hours ago
Family Defense Practice Staff Attorney
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expThe Bronx Defenders is an innovative public defense office in the South Bronx seeking an experienced attorney dedicated to representing parents in family regulation proceedings. The role involves zealous representation in child protective proceedings and collaboration with social workers and advocates to support families against unnecessary child removals.
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Responsibilities
Zealously represent parents in child protective proceedings in Bronx Family Court and any concurrent matters including custody, visitation, and termination of parental rights cases
Litigate legal matters in abuse and neglect proceedings in hearings and trials in family court - orally and in writing
Effectively communicate and negotiate with judges, caseworkers, child attorneys, and representatives of the Administration for Children’s Services on behalf of parents
Assist parents in accessing appropriate resources and services to restore full parental rights
Collaborate with social workers and parent advocates in the Family Defense Practice, as well as attorneys and advocates in the criminal defense, civil action and immigration practice on enmeshed issues that arise in other venues
Collaborate to provide coverage for cases to ensure that all client needs are being met
Maintain client case files and data in BxD’s case management system
Provide mentorship to junior attorneys
Supervise and train interns and externs
Conduct internal trainings in conjunction with the FDP Training Department
Qualification
Required
Two years of family defense or related experience
Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school and barred attorney with the ability to practice in New York
Commitment to directly defending parents charged with abuse and/or neglect in child welfare proceedings
Experience working in and with racially, ethnically and socioeconomically marginalized communities
Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities and experiences
Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of lawyers and non-lawyers
Commitment to fierce advocacy, and willingness to strategically challenge authority in defense of clients
Strong research, writing and courtroom advocacy skills
Strong analytical skills and capacity to employ non-legal resources in cases
Ability to multitask, maintain order and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to think critically and creatively in fast-paced settings, finding innovative solutions to unique obstacles
Ability to receive constructive feedback, demonstrate introspection and shift behavior accordingly
Ability to exercise excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive matters
Preferred
Spanish language proficiency validated objectively
Experience working in the family regulation system, in the field of Family Law, or a related field
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
A 403(b) plan with employer contribution
A generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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