Criminal Defense Social Worker Mitigation & Court Advocacy

Posted 4 days ago

bdsNew York (NY)

Social Workers, All Other Other Individual and Family Services

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$88,000 to $95,000

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About the role

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks Social Workers to join the Criminal Defense Practice in the Brooklyn Office. This exempt, salaried role offers a salary range of $88,000 to $95,000 with comprehensive benefits and paid leave. Based in Brooklyn, the position supports clients in criminal matters, conducts psychosocial assessments, prepares mitigation reports, advocates in and out of court, and collaborates with attorneys and other professionals to ensure client-centered representation.

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