Criminal Defense Social Worker: Mitigation & Court Advocacy

Posted 4 days ago

brooklyn defender serviceNew York (NY)

Social Workers, All Other Other Individual and Family Services

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$88,000 to $95,000 annually

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About the role

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks Social Workers to join the Criminal Defense Practice in the Brooklyn Office. BDS defends low-income New Yorkers across criminal, family, immigration, and civil matters, with interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, social workers, and advocates. The role is exempt and salaried, based in Brooklyn with court visits. Salary ranges from $88,000 to $95,000 annually, plus benefits including health insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan.

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