Attorney for the Child

Dedicated to ensuring dignity, equality, and fairness for over 100 years and the proud recipient of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorney’s 2022 Family Friendly Award!

Please note: Full-time employment is preferred, but part-time employment may be considered. If you are available on a part-time basis, please feel free to apply and note your availability in your application.

Job Summary:

The Attorney will provide legal representation to minors with the Family Court, including juvenile delinquency, PINS, abuse/neglect, foster care placement, and custody/visitation cases. They will provide legal representation in Steuben County.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to minors in Family Court proceedings

Representation includes, but is not limited to:

• Draft and review all pleadings, motions, and papers
• Interview clients
• Conduct disclosure and investigation; file motions
• Consult and negotiate with other counsel and, as appropriate, other parties
• Represent clients at all appearances, hearings, and proceedings
• File notices of appeal, settle orders and records, and represent clients in other post-dispositional proceedings before the court
• Consult with and review the work of the social worker on each case assigned
• Provide community outreach, education, and training to our community partners
• Consult with and review the work of assigned support staff
• Transcribe complete, accurate, and detailed contacts in all case files through our case management system, LegalServer
• Conduct legal research in each case as required
• Maintain knowledge of legislative changes and current case law. Attend Continuing Legal Education training
• Attend and participate in LASROC’s AFC staff meetings and general LASROC meetings/gatherings
• Provides legal support to other programs from time to time as may be necessary
• Additional duties at the discretion of the Director, Juvenile Justice Division

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor required. Candidates admitted to the NYS Bar, and candidates who have recently passed the bar exam and are currently pending admission, are encouraged to apply.
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and organization
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong negotiating ability
• Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively and accurately
• Respectful and empathetic consideration for clients
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment (familiarity with technologies involved in a virtual work environment including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. preferred)

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• Paid Lunch Hour
• Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
• Up to:
  • 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 48 hours of personal time
  • 14 paid holidays a year
  • $600 per year internet stipend
  • 3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
• Language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer

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