Family Defense Practice Staff Attorney
4 weeks ago
Family Defense Practice Staff Attorney National Legal Aid & Defender Association (The Bronx Defenders, BxD) is a public defender nonprofit in the South Bronx that pioneered a holistic defense model to provide a multidisciplinary team of attorneys, social workers, and advocates for criminal, family, civil, and immigration cases. Founded in 1997, BxD now has more than 400 staff members defending nearly 20,000 New Yorkers annually. The organization combines courtroom advocacy with community organizing, legislative advocacy, and impact litigation to effect systemic change and shares its model with other public defenders nationwide. Family Defense Practice BxD’s Family Defense Practice (FDP) offers legal representation and social work support to parents charged with child abuse and neglect who risk losing custody. FDP attorneys primarily litigate abuse and neglect cases and also address custody, visitation, and termination of parental rights matters. Responsibilities Zealously represent parents in child protective proceedings and related matters in Bronx Family Court. Litigate abuse and neglect cases in hearings and trials, preparing oral and written arguments. Effectively communicate and negotiate with judges, caseworkers, child attorneys, and Administration for Children’s Services representatives. Assist parents in accessing resources and services to restore parental rights. Collaborate with social workers, parent advocates, and attorneys in related practice areas on enmeshed issues. Provide coverage for cases to ensure comprehensive client care. Maintain client case files and data within BxD’s case-management system. Mentor junior attorneys, supervise interns and externs, and conduct internal trainings with the FDP Training Department. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr
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New York, New York, United States Center for Family Representation Full timeCFR provides interdisciplinary family defense with a model that was unique at our founding and that is now being replicated nationally: we assign every client an attorney and a social work staff member. As an agency committed to securing justice for families, we built the Youth Defense practice (YDP) to defend youth at risk of family separation through...
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Senior Staff Attorney, Youth Defense Practice
3 weeks ago
New York, United States Center for Family Representation Full timeSenior Staff Attorney, Youth Defense Practice Be among the first 25 applicants. Salary range: $100,800.00/yr - $124,900.00/yr (based on skills and experience). The base salary is $100,800 (3 years experience), $112,800 (8 years) and $124,900 (13 years). This role is a Senior Staff Attorney in the Youth Defense Practice (YDP) in Bronx Family Court. Under the...
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Staff Attorney
2 weeks ago
New York, United States Orion Placement Full timePay: $91,000.00 - $121,100.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Make a meaningful impact by defending and empowering youth in the Queens community.Join a nationally recognized nonprofit known for its groundbreaking interdisciplinary defense model.Collaborate with dedicated attorneys, social workers, and advocates passionate about justice and family...
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Staff Attorney
2 weeks ago
New York, United States Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem Full timeOverview Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.The Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) is a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office headquartered in Harlem, providing the highest quality legal representation in criminal, civil, immigration and family courts...
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Staff Attorney
2 weeks ago
New York, NY, United States Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem Full timeOverview Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. The Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) is a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office headquartered in Harlem, providing the highest quality legal representation in criminal, civil, immigration and family courts...
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New York, United States Center for Family Representation Full timeAn organization dedicated to youth defense is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney for its Youth Defense Practice. The candidate will represent clients in juvenile delinquency matters, work closely with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to community outreach efforts. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, and bilingual skills...
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New York, United States National Legal Aid & Defender Association Full timeCriminal Defense Practice Staff Attorney, Lateral The Bronx Defenders – an innovative, progressive, holistic indigent defense office in the South Bronx – seeks a passionate, experienced attorney with a commitment to public defense to join our Criminal Defense Practice. Founded in 1997, The Bronx Defenders is a public defender nonprofit that has developed...
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Staff Attorney, Youth Defense Practice, Queens
2 weeks ago
New York, United States Priority Dispatch Corp. Full timeJob DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Queens - Jamaica, NYPosition Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Law Degree (JD)Salary Range: $86800.00 - $128400.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: LegalDescriptionThe Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an award-winning, innovative law and policy organization that serves primarily Black and...
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Senior Staff Attorney, Youth Defense
2 weeks ago
New York, United States Michael Page Full timeHybrid role in the Bronx, NY. This role is ideal for an attorney passionate about community-based justice. About Our Client Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.This organization operates in the not-for-profit industry and is dedicated to advocating for families and youth...
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Managing Attorney, Civil Defense Practice
4 weeks ago
New York, United States Neighborhood Defender Service Inc. Full timeOverviewThe Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) is a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office located in Harlem, providing civil, criminal and family representation to residents of Northern Manhattan. The Civil Defense Practice plays an integral role in NDS’s fulfillment of its holistic mission. The practice works to...
