About the Role
Our client is seeking an attorney with a passion for representing underserved communities in family matters. The ideal candidate will have a legal background in immigration defense, criminal defense, or family defense.
Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of one to two staff attorneys and holding/writing professional development reviews for any directly supervised staff
- Meaningful participation in routine and special supervision meetings
- Recruitment and programming for law interns and/or fellows and coordinating assignments of interns and/or fellows
- Assistance with training and technical assistance for new and existing staff and for outside participants and professionals
- Representing CFR in external policy efforts, including serving on committees, task forces, etc. and helping to inform CFR’s policy priorities
- Input and assistance with development efforts
- Coordination of special projects/initiatives
- Providing second seat opportunities for new and less experienced attorneys, acting as lead attorney with newer attorneys, and second seating on particular cases
- Intake/sup-of-the-day supervision in court
- Periodically leading Case Practice and Attorney Workgroup meetings
- Additional writing, i.e. appeals, practice memos, and development materials
- Back-up to supervisors on writing assignments and case appearances with non-admitted attorneys and/or less experienced attorneys
- Input and assistance with internal administrative routines and protocols as well as participation in CFR-wide committees and initiatives, including those related to diversity and hiring/recruitment of staff
Requirements
- At least three years of experience representing indigent parents in Article 10/TPR family court proceedings and/or in related work with the family regulation system, court systems, or other relevant advocacy roles
- Demonstrate strong programmatic skills
- Ability to model best practices
- Willingness and aptitude for taking on an additional leadership role at CFR
- Well organized in order to work efficiently and effectively beyond their own caseload
Skills
- Family law
- Immigration defense
- Criminal defense
- Programmatic skills
- Leadership
- Organization
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Flexible work from home options available
Experience Level
- Senior Staff Attorney
- At least three years of experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
