Juvenile Rights Practice Entry-Level Staff Attorney - Fall 2021

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Juvenile Rights Practice Entry-Level Staff Attorney - Fall 2021

The candidate will be responsible for: Represent clients in fact-finding, dispositional and post-dispositional hearings. Handle 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 advocating with service providers. Identify issues and resources. Collaborate with other in-house staff. Seek compliance with court orders, regulatory requirements, and agency policies. Ensure that the child has a voice in all decisions made about their life. Other appropriate duties. Must have Admission to the New York State Bar or Bar Exam Passage. Relevant clinical program or work experience preferred. Should have ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and their family members. Must have strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Deadline: Oct 3, 2020.

Additional Information

Requisition ID: #20-107. Send Cover letter; Resume; Writing sample; Unofficial transcript.

Company info

Legal Aid Society of New York
199 Water Street
New York
New York
United States 10038
Website : http://www.legal-aid.org