Family Court Deputy Attorney Child Welfare

Job Description

The goal of the Family Court Deputy for Litigation Support is to improve the quality of representation for indigent clients in Family Court cases by assisting panel attorneys with all aspects of litigation, including but not limited to motion arguments, research, written and oral advocacy, trial strategy, trial practice, and appellate support.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist Family Court panel attorneys in analyzing and resolving complex legal and strategic issues.
• Draft persuasive memoranda of law and individualized, innovative motions as requested.
• Be on call to resolve urgent legal issues that arise during court proceedings.
• Make immediate court appearances as necessary.
• Create and maintain a significant motion bank to be made available on the ACP website.
• Create and maintain a transcript bank to be made available on the ACP website.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a training curriculum for new panel attorneys.
• Prepare and teach CLE courses using written materials and training aids.
• Participate in monthly case conferences.
• Provide support in preparing, filing, and arguing interlocutory appeals.
• Collaborate with panel members to enhance practice at the permanency hearing stage of Article 10 matters.
• Provide support and advice in ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) matters.
• Stay abreast of developments in the law, summarize changes, and communicate them to panel attorneys.
• Assist in reviewing panel attorneys to ensure that clients receive quality representation.
• Work in conjunction with the Deputy for Child Welfare and the Second Deputy in the Pre-Petition Program.
• Innovate and identify ways to improve the quality of representation for indigent Family Court clients.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
• Ten (10) years of family law legal experience, preferably including parental representation.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to accurately analyze complex legal issues, case law, and statutes.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage a high volume of attorney requests.
• Trial and appellate experience to consult with attorneys on case strategy.

The Assigned Counsel Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Multiple locations