Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2025 24-160 New York, New York Deadline: 3:00 PM EST, December 2nd, 2024 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) has immediate openings in several of its trial offices for entry-level Staff Attorneys. JRP provides legal representation to children and youth, who are before New York City Family Courts on child welfare, PINS (Persons-in-Need-of-Supervision), youth justice, public defense, and termination of parental rights petitions. JRP attorneys practice on inter-disciplinary teams with social workers, paralegals, and investigators. The application process will include: On Campus Interview (OCI), if applicable, serving as a screening Two rounds of interviews Reference checks ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Represent clients in Family Court litigation, including fact-finding, dispositional and post-dispositional hearings Conduct direct client representation and institutional assignments including intake and case coverage Conduct out-of-court case preparation including interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation Draft motions, orders, bills/demands, and other documents Counsel and interview clients Consult and advocate with service providers Identify issues and resources Collaborate with colleagues across Juvenile Rights, Civil, and Criminal practice areas Seek compliance with court orders, regulatory requirements, and agency policies Ensure that the child has a voice in all decisions made about their life Engage in ongoing professional development and training Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS Admission to the New York State Bar or Bar Exam Passage 1 to 3 years legal advocacy and or litigation experience Relevant clinical program or work experience preferred Commitment to children's issues and youth justice Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism and serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and their family members Strong written and oral advocacy skills Ability to work collaboratively in a high-volume practice SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary Range: $83,844-$85,025 The leadership of The Legal Aid Society believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Salaries for our unionized jobs are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. HIGHER EDUCATION AND LOAN FORGIVENESS The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. HOW TO APPLY All applications must be completed online. We do not accept paper submissions. Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestionslegal-aid.org . Please submit these documents as a single combined PDF when you apply via the LAS (Legal Aid Society) Recruitment Portal: Cover letter Resume Transcript Writing sample WORK AUTHORIZATION All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. J-18808-Ljbffr