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Job Summary:
The Attorney will provide legal representation to minors with the Family Court, including juvenile delinquency, PINS, abuse/neglect, foster care placement, and custody/visitation cases. They will provide legal representation in Steuben County.
Responsibilities Include:
Provide legal counsel and representation to minors in Family Court proceedings
Representation includes, but is not limited to:
Draft and review all pleadings, motions, and papers
Interview clients
Conduct disclosure and investigation; file motions
Consult and negotiate with other counsel and, as appropriate, other parties
Represent clients at all appearances, hearings, and proceedings
File notices of appeal, settle orders and records, and represent clients in other post-dispositional proceedings before the court
Consult with and review the work of the social worker on each case assigned
Provide community outreach, education, and training to our community partners
Consult with and review the work of assigned support staff
Transcribe complete, accurate, and detailed contacts in all case file through our case management system, LegalServer
Conduct legal research in each case as required
Maintain knowledge of legislative changes and current case law. Attend Continuing Legal Education training
Attend and participate in LASROC’s AFC staff meetings and general LASROC meetings/gatherings
Provides legal support to other programs from time to time as may be necessary
Additional duties at the discretion of the Director, Juvenile Justice Division
Other Requirements:
Consistently operates office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and fax machine
While performing these job responsibilities, the employee must maintain consistent communication with staff and clients and must be able to exchange clear and accurate information about the results and outcomes of their work
Benefits:
Hybrid Work schedule – 24 hrs remote
Paid Lunch Hour
Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
96 hours of sick leave
32 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 of your choice
5% language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
Professional development opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
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Human Resources, The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY, 1 West Main Street Rochester, N.Y., 14614.
Juris Doctor (Candidates who are Admitted to NYS Bar; and Candidates who have received their JD, passed the NYS Bar, and are awaiting admission are also invited to apply)
High level of initiative, self-motivation, and organization
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Strong negotiating ability
Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively and accurately
Respectful and empathetic consideration for clients
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners
Access to reliable transportation
Ability to work effectively in a remote-work environment (familiarity with technologies involved in a virtual work environment including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. preferred)