Entry Level Agency Attorney

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
Job Title: Entry Level Agency Attorney

Join the City of New York as an Entry Level Agency Attorney and contribute to the protection and promotion of the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports.

About the Role:

The Division of Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Entry Level Agency Attorney. As a member of the FCLS team, you will work collaboratively with caseworkers and other child welfare stakeholders to further the agency's mission of helping children and families achieve safety, permanency, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with Child Protective caseworkers to identify and analyze legal problems and issues.
  • Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and memoranda of law and fact, by following generally acceptable legal procedures, forms, and techniques in order to meet agency needs, goals, and objectives.
  • Represent the agency in Family Court on all aspects of child protective proceedings and other judicial proceedings, including juvenile delinquency and Close to Home matters.
  • Interview witnesses and other relevant parties to the litigation to determine admissibility of various types of evidence.
  • Prepare and maintain case files and documents in advance of court appearances.
  • Conduct legal research and regularly review relevant case law and regulations to support legal opinions.
  • Counsel Child Protective caseworkers and agency case planners on issues relating to permanency and well-being of children in foster care.
Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

What We Offer:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.



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