Full Time Staff Attorney

The Children's Law Center (CLC) is a non‑profit legal services organization that represents children in custody, visitation, guardianship, paternity, family offense, and related child protective (abuse or neglect) proceedings in the Family Courts and the Integrated Domestic Violence Parts of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and in appeals therefrom. CLC represents approximately 5,000 children annually in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, providing holistic and zealous representation and support in the Court, the community and the legislature. Under the leadership of the Borough Director, the staff attorney will work to effectuate the mission of CLC. The staff attorney will ensure that CLC maintains high standards of representation and client services. In collaboration with paralegals, social workers and a writing unit, staff attorneys maintain their own caseloads, taking responsibility for zealous representation from intake through trial.

Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy and facilitate its implementation.

Explore alternatives to litigation and negotiate the best possible resolution for clients.

Collaborate with the Writing, Social Work, Paralegal and Client Services teams to best represent CLC clients.

Regularly and appropriately respond to client, community and staff concerns.

Attend training sessions pertinent to practice.

Admitted to practice law in New York State.

Demonstrated skills in advocacy, cultural competence, mediation and interviewing.

Demonstrated commitment to public interest and policy.

Preference for knowledge of family court, custody, domestic violence, and child welfare.

Demonstrated ability to exercise complete discretion when working with confidential and sensitive information.

Desire to work in a busy organization that represents children.

Salary offers, pursuant to the CLC Collective Bargaining Agreement, are based on the number of years employed in a legal position including performed work analogous to the practice of law.

At The Children’s Law Center, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing. Our offerings include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan including employer contribution and match, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. As an employee of The Children’s Law Center, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs. Full‑time employees shall work in‑person no less than two (2) days per week, plus up to an additional two (2) days per month that are designated as team days.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Children's Law Center is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.

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