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About the Role
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) seeks a Staff Attorney to serve as Conflict Defender for Washington County Family Court. This role involves substantive trial work, representing clients in critical legal matters where the public defender's office has a conflict of interest. It is an opportunity for lawyers passionate about court advocacy for those in need.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal representation to clients assigned through the conflict defender program in Washington County Family Court.
- Appear in all phases of Family Court proceedings, including child protective matters (Article 10), custody and visitation, child support violations, family offense petitions, juvenile delinquency, PINS proceedings, and termination of parental rights cases.
- Conduct client interviews, investigate facts, develop case strategy, and prepare for hearings and trials.
- Collaborate with social workers, service providers, and other professionals as appropriate to support client representation.
- Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with LASNNY's case management standards.
- Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and professional development activities.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York State Bar, or eligibility for admission within a reasonable timeframe.
- Commitment to public interest law and the representation of low-income clients.
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines.
- Experience in Family Court litigation, including child protective, custody/visitation, or family offense proceedings.
- Prior experience in legal aid, public defense, or nonprofit legal services.
- Experience working with low-income clients or rural communities.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Skills
- Trial work
- Legal representation
- Family Court proceedings
- Child protective matters
- Custody and visitation
- Child support violations
- Family offense petitions
- Juvenile delinquency
- PINS proceedings
- Termination of parental rights
- Client interviews
- Fact investigation
- Case strategy development
- Hearing preparation
- Trial preparation
- Collaboration
- Case record maintenance
- Written advocacy
- Oral advocacy
Location
- Saratoga Springs, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Staff Attorney scale
Education Level
- Juris Doctor degree
- ABA-accredited law school
- New York State Bar admission
Salary/Compensations
- $75,237 – $93,914
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- New York State retirement program participation
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Ongoing professional development support, including CLE funding
- Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
About the Company
- LASNNY is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization serving low-income individuals and families across 16 counties in northeastern New York.
- Our work is grounded in the principle that access to legal representation should not depend on a person's ability to pay.
- The Saratoga Springs office is a collegial, active team serving Saratoga, Washington, Warren, and surrounding counties.
- The area offers a genuinely appealing place to live and work - a vibrant downtown, proximity to the Adirondacks and Lake George, and easy access to Albany - and our attorneys here take on varied, challenging work in a supportive environment.
Equal Opportunity
- LASNNY is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who have been historically underrepresented in the legal profession.
- Accommodations are available during the application and interview process upon request.