The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York
Ensuring dignity, equality, and fairness for over 100 years
51 - 200
Attorney for the Child
August 26
🔄 Hybrid – Rochester
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York
Ensuring dignity, equality, and fairness for over 100 years
51 - 200
Description
• Provide legal representation to minors with the Family Court, including juvenile delinquency, PINS, abuse/neglect, foster care placement, and custody/visitation cases • Provide community outreach, education, and training to our community partners • Consult with and review the work of the social worker on each case assigned • Conduct legal research in each case as required • Attend Continuing Legal Education training
Requirements
• Juris Doctor • Candidates who are Admitted to the NYS Bar; and Candidates who have received their JD and awaiting to sit for the July 2024 bar exam are also welcome 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 • 32 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 • 5% language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language • Professional development opportunities • Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
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