SCR Fair Hearing Advocate

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Center for Family Representation Full time

The Center for Family Representation Inc. is a leading organization in the field of family defense, providing innovative legal and policy solutions to serve primarily Black and Brown families and youth in Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Our interdisciplinary legal defense model has been recognized nationally, serving more than 2400 clients every year.

We are seeking a Fair Hearing Representative to support our SCR practice, working under the supervision and guidance of an attorney supervisor. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, organizational skills, and an ability to work as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide SCR-related information and education to clients;
  • Draft letters to the SCR on behalf of clients to request records or initiate a challenge to their indicated reports;
  • Prepare for and conduct SCR hearings, communicating with the hearing officer, opposing counsel, clients, and other related parties;
  • Work collaboratively with CFR's interdisciplinary teams to identify clients who may benefit from challenging their SCR record;
  • Track and record activities, outcomes, and deliverables for the project.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience;
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, organizational skills, and an ability to work as part of a team;
  • Experience working alongside social workers and system-impacted families;
  • Experience providing direct advocacy to clients or prior paralegal experience;
  • Bilingual in Spanish or other languages.

Candidates may be asked to work on a writing sample or writing exercise as part of the selection process.



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