Staff Attorney - Queens, Family Court & Child Welfare
childrens law centerNew York (NY)
Staff Attorney - Queens, Family Court & Child Welfare
Posted 13 days ago
childrens law centerNew York (NY)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
The Children’s Law Center is seeking a Staff Attorney to advance our mission of zealous representation for children in custody, family, and related proceedings in New York. You will handle intake through trial, collaborate with paralegals, social workers and a writing unit, and maintain diligent client services and ethical standards.
Under Borough Director leadership, you will manage your own caseload, conduct client interviews, court appearances, documentation, and strategy development, while
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