Family Law Attorney / Adoption Law Attorney / Divorce Law Attorney / Family Law - General Attorney in Staten Island, NY

Public Interest

Staten Island, NY

Family Law Attorney / Adoption Law Attorney / Divorce Law Attorney / Family Law - General Attorney in Staten Island, NY

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

No

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Location: New York, NY
Job Title: Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2025
Experience: 1-3 years legal advocacy and/or litigation experience
Salary Range: $81,425-$82,573
Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, loan forgiveness programs
Application Deadline: 3:00 PM EST on Jan 6, 2025

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) is seeking entry-level Staff Attorneys to join their team. JRP provides legal representation to children and youth involved in New York City Family Courts on a variety of issues. As a Staff Attorney, you will work on interdisciplinary teams with social workers, paralegals, and investigators to advocate for the best interests of your clients.

H1: Join Our Team as a Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney!

H2: Represent Children and Youth in New York City Family Courts

Responsibilities:

- Represent clients in Family Court litigation, including fact-finding, dispositional and post-dispositional hearings
- Conduct direct client representation and institutional assignments, including intake and case coverage
- Prepare cases for court through interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation
- Draft motions, orders, bills/demands, and other legal documents
- Counsel and interview clients, and advocate on their behalf with service providers
- Collaborate with colleagues across Juvenile Rights, Civil, and Criminal practice areas
- Ensure compliance with court orders, regulatory requirements, and agency policies
- Give children a voice in all decisions made about their lives
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Admission to the New York State Bar or Bar Exam Passage
- 1-3 years of legal advocacy and/or litigation experience
- Relevant clinical program or work experience preferred
- Commitment to children's issues and youth justice
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism and serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities
- Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and their family members
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a high-volume practice

Salary and Benefits:

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers a generous benefits package to its employees, including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. Salary for this position will be within the range of $81,425-$82,573, depending on candidate qualifications and collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. Additionally, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and employees may also be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to creating a work culture that values zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. The organization strives to build strong professional relationships with each of its clients, to understand their diverse circumstances, and to meet their needs. This commitment relies on the efforts of all employees.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted online through the LAS Recruitment Portal. Please visit the Careers Page for instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions, please email ****.

Interview Process/Timeline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will be scheduled throughout the fall season. If selected for an interview, you will receive an email notification during the fall. The interview process will include an On Campus Interview (OCI), if applicable, as well as two rounds of interviews and reference checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment of its employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, size, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join our team as a Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney and make a difference in the lives of children and youth in New York City. Apply now and be a part of our mission to provide equal access to justice for all.

Legal