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About the Role
The Attorney for the Child provides high-quality legal representation to children and youth in Monroe County Family Court proceedings, handling matters such as juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect, and custody. The role involves case preparation, advocacy, legal research, client communication, and collaboration with professionals to represent client interests effectively.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice, counsel, and representation to children and youth in Family Court proceedings.
- Manage an assigned caseload and provide effective, timely, and zealous advocacy.
- Interview and communicate with clients to understand their circumstances, goals, concerns, and legal needs.
- Conduct case investigation, discovery, and legal research.
- Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, notices, memoranda, and other legal documents.
- Consult and negotiate with opposing counsel and other parties, agencies, and professionals.
- Represent clients at conferences, appearances, hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
- File notices of appeal, settle orders and records, and represent clients in post-dispositional and appellate matters.
- Collaborate with and provide legal guidance to the assigned social worker.
- Collaborate with legal support staff and review case-related work.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely case documentation and client contacts in LegalServer.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, court rules, and case law.
- Participate in continuing legal education and other professional development activities.
- Provide community outreach, education, and training to community partners and stakeholders.
- Attend and participate in Attorney for the Child Unit meetings and general LASROC meetings.
- Provide legal support, consultation, or assistance to other programs and organization initiatives.
- Participate in special projects, committees, or other activities that support the mission and goals of LASROC.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervising Attorney or Director, Juvenile Justice Division.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
- Admission to the New York State Bar preferred; candidates who have received their JD and are awaiting the July 2026 bar examination may be considered.
- Knowledge of New York Family Court practice, child welfare systems, and legal issues affecting children and families preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn and effectively use case management and other technology systems, including LegalServer.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- High level of initiative, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage an assigned caseload, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate thoughts, legal concepts, and case information effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful, professional, and empathetic relationships with clients.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, social workers, support staff, court personnel, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid work environment using virtual collaboration tools.
- Access to reliable transportation for travel to court, client meetings, and community locations.
- Commitment to social justice and a passion for serving underprivileged communities.
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Advocacy
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving
- Client communication
- Collaboration
- Case management
- Microsoft 365
- LegalServer
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
Location
- Monroe County
Work Type
- Hybrid
- In-office
Experience Level
- More vacation based on experience
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
- Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
- 15 days of vacation to start
- 96 hours of sick leave
- 48 hours of personal time
- 14 paid holidays a year
- $600 per year internet stipend
- 3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan
- $3,000 salary differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
- Paid lunch hour
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer contribution toward parking fees
About the Company
- The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Equal Opportunity
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.