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A Better Childhood (ABC) is seeking a passionate and skilled litigator for a new leadership position – someone who will inspire and support ABC’s talented legal staff. Together with ABC’s founder Marcia Lowry, the Deputy Director for Litigation and Advocacy will design legal strategies and lead class-action cases on behalf of children in failing state foster care systems. This is a great position for an experienced litigator seeking to use their strategy, litigation and team leadership experience on behalf of children and their families.

Position Summary:

The Staff Attorney, Victim Services provides direct legal services to and engages in advocacy on behalf older victims in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and/or Montgomery Counties.

Role-Based Duties and Responsibilities:

Client related

CCLS seeks a full-time, experienced Staff Attorney to be a part of its dynamic Housing Team. Our Housing Team oversees and implements the Shriver Right to Counsel and Homelessness Prevention Projects, which act to prevent homelessness.

This position represents and counsels indigent clients in Criminal matters throughout Oswego County. Working under the direct supervision of the Public Defender and First Assistant Public Defender, the incumbent exercises independent judgment in managing complex cases and litigation strategy.