Custody Attorney

3 days ago

New York, New York, United States Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem Full time
Job Title: Custody Attorney - Family Defense Practice

Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) is a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office located in Harlem, providing criminal, civil, and family representation to residents of Northern Manhattan and the Bronx who cannot afford to hire a lawyer.

The Family Defense Practice at NDS represents parents in family policing cases (sometimes called child welfare cases) filed by the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) as well as related family court cases, including custody, visitation, and termination of parental rights proceedings.

As a Custody Attorney in the Family Defense Practice, you will work closely with attorneys, team administrators, social workers, and client advocates to provide vigorous representation to clients in custody and other related cases.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide representation with energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to anti-racist, intersectional, non-judgmental, and truly holistic advocacy throughout the case.
  • Engage in frequent in-person court hearings and litigation on custody, guardianship, visitation, paternity, and order of protection cases in Bronx and Manhattan Family Courts.
  • File motions, briefs, and other related court papers on a frequent, timely basis.
  • Be responsive to and communicate clearly and compassionately with clients who are often under great stress.
  • Meet regularly in-person with clients in court and in NDS offices.
  • Cooperatively and effectively work with NDS non-attorney advocates in order to provide clients with assistance both in and out of court.
  • Work under high pressure in an atmosphere of frequent emergencies and tight deadlines.
  • Provide guidance and counsel to NDS attorneys on custody, guardianship, visitation, paternity, and orders of protection cases in Bronx and Manhattan Family Courts.
  • Travel regularly to Bronx and Manhattan Family Courts and NDS satellite offices, as well as to the Central Office in Harlem.
  • Collaborate with and provide mentorship to less experienced staff attorneys.
Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated commitment to parents' rights, indigent defense, social justice issues, and/or impacted communities in Manhattan and the Bronx.
  • Candidates must have minimum 3 years of experience representing parents in custody, guardianship, visitation, paternity, and orders of protection.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
  • Must be very flexible and possess a high level of organizational and administrative skills in order to handle a high caseload.
  • Must be admitted to the NYS Bar.
  • Lived experience with the Family Policing System and other systems impacting NDS's clients strongly preferred.
  • Spanish language fluency is preferred.
Compensation:

Compensation is commensurate with experience and is in adherence to the NDS compensation scale. Full medical and dental benefits, as well as other benefits, are provided.

The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the CBA between NDS and the NDS Union, part of ALAA UAW 2325.

SALARY RANGE BASED ON DIRECTLY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1-5 Years: $79,482.76 - $88,768.44

6-10 Years: $91,431.48 - $104,905.31

11-15 Years: $111,199.45 - $124,506.07

16-30 Years: $125,477.21 - $159,988.80

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in a single PDF through NDS's website at neighborhooddefender.org/careers.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Neighborhood Defender Service is committed to creating a diverse environment that reflects the community we serve. NDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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