Job Summary:
The Attorney will provide legal representation to minors with the Family Court including juvenile delinquency, PINS, abuse/neglect, foster care placement, and custody/visitation cases. They will provide legal representation in Monroe County.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide legal counsel and representation to minors in Family Court proceedings.
Representation includes, but not limited to:
- Draft and review all pleadings, motions, and papers;
- Interview clients;
- Conduct disclosure and investigation; file motions;
- Consult and negotiate with other counsel and, as appropriate, other parties;
- Represent clients at all appearances, hearings, and proceedings; and
- File notices of appeal, settle orders and records and represent clients in other post-dispositional proceedings before the court.
- Consult with and review the work of the social worker on each case assigned.
- Provide community outreach, education, and training to our community partners.
- Consult with and review the work of assigned support staff.
- Transcribe complete, accurate, and detailed contacts in all case file through our case management system, LegalServer.
- Conduct legal research in each case as required.
- Maintain knowledge of legislative changes and current case law. Attend Continuing Legal Education training.
- Attend and participate in LASROC’s AFC staff meetings and general LASROC meetings/gatherings.
- Provides legal support to other programs from time to time as may be necessary.
- Additional duties at the discretion of the Director, Juvenile Justice Division.
Other Requirements:
- Consistently operates office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and fax machine.
- While performing these job responsibilities, the employee must maintain consistent communication with staff and clients and must be able to exchange clear and accurate information about the results and outcomes of their work.
- The person in this position needs to move about inside the office frequently to access office equipment, file cabinets, and mailbox. They also must be able to move to and from the office and courthouse.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor & admission to New York State Bar.
- High level of initiative, self-motivation, and organization.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Strong negotiating ability.
- Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively and accurately.
- Respectful and empathetic consideration for clients.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners.
- Access to reliable transportation.
Please send the following information to be considered:
Send the following information to:
https://lasroc.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=74
Human Resources, The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY, 1 West Main Street Rochester, N.Y., 14614.
LASROC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and desires a diverse workforce. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons who are elderly, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender are welcomed and encouraged to apply. |
