Overview
Staff Attorney, Family Defense Jobs in New York, New York, USA at BridgePoint Associates
Location: New York
Staff Attorney, Family Defense
Legal and Social Services Nonprofit
New York City (Hybrid)
Salary: $84,900 to $107,500 per year, based on experience.
Terrific new Staff Attorney positions with a nonprofit that provides innovative legal defense services to thousands of New York City families in need each year. The Staff Attorney, Family Defense will be part of a new team based in the organization’s Staten Island office that will provide legal services and represent clients in family court. This position will be integral in expanding the new practice.
These are both unionized positions.
Responsibilities:
Oversee cases providing counsel, advice, and litigation for family court issues
Provide assistance to clients by completing necessary paperwork, as well as attending meetings and appointments
Identify any issues that impact the organization’s clients and explore potential solutions
Participate in community engagement with workshops, creation of legal education materials, and conducting outreach to local social and community organizations
Maintain relevant data on client outcomes
Actively participate in organizational trainings and DEI initiatives
Qualifications:
Relevant experience
JD and admitted to the New York State Bar; or passed the New York State bar and pending admission
Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Experience and understanding of public benefits is a plus
Equal opportunity employer.
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Title: Staff Attorney, Family Defense
Company: BridgePoint Associates
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Civil Law, Human Rights)
