Description:

Dedicated to ensuring dignity, equality, and fairness for over 100 years and the proud recipient of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorney's 2022 Family Friendly Award!

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 is 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
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 files 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

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (Candidates who are Admitted to the NYS Bar; and Candidates who have received their JD, passed the NYS Bar, and are awaiting admission are also invited to apply)
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
Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment (familiarity with technologies involved in a virtual work environment including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. preferred)