Provide client centered, comprehensive representation from arraignments through trial, disposition or dismissal Provide representation at arraignments including interviewing clients; connecting with family and others to aid in bail advocacy; connecting with supervised release, social workers and others to assist in addressing client needs and advocacy; presenting bail arg

The Supervising Attorneys for our Trial Offices are on the front line, providing High quality, zealous representation to the clients of the organization Training, mentoring and coaching interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators Working closely with our social worker department Duties include, but are not limited to Observing hearings and trials,

Serve as the primary source of information for our network of over 90 law firms and corporate in house counsel who partner with The Legal Aid Society in providing pro bono assistance Act as a liaison between Legal Aid mentors and volunteers, facilitating communications as needed Receive client referrals directly from Legal Aid staff for the purpose of matching matters wit

Pro Bono Scholars 2024 25 Oct 30, 2024 The Pro Bono Scholars Program (PBSP) allows students in their final year of law school to devote their last semester of study to performing pro bono service for the poor through an approved externship program, law school clinic, legal services provider, law firm or corporation. Students who are accepted into the Pro Bono Scholars Prog

Work in a court part gathering client information Interact with clients and assist their families by providing case related information Access information from court records and assist attorneys Record case information using manual or electronic means Conduct criminal history and conflict checks following established protocol Prepare written and electronic reports summari

Assist in the oversight of day to day operations Assist in hiring, training, disciplinary actions and work flow issues Liaise with building management, vendors, agencies, and the courthouse community as needed Foster and maintain relationships with counterparts in the various other offices and departments General administrative functions Ensure the proper implementation o

Supervises the Managing Attorney's Office staff, including training, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to advance their professional growth Oversees intake of new CAB assignments, including updating and developing protocols and supervising the Assistant Managing Attorneys in the record collection and screening processes Assigns cases to staff attorneys, including

Staff Attorney (Temporary), Immigrant Opportunity Initiatives (IOI) Immigration Law Unit Jun 7, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Temporary Staff Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit's Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IOI) team. This is a temporary position for 1 year. The IOI team provides low income New Yorkers with free comprehens

Forensic Social Worker, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) May 24, 2024 The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker in the Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) in the Manhattan office to provide client services. While working closely with the Criminal Defense attorneys, the Forensic Social Worker's (FSW) primary role is to interview client

Interview the client, performing a thorough bio psycho social assessment. During this process, crisis intervention, brief treatment, or short term counseling may also be performed Identify and interview collateral sources of information. Collateral interviews are done with family members, friends, teachers, social workers, community members, and others connected to the cl

Locate and interview complainants, witnesses, defendants, and other relevant parties Investigate crime scenes and other relevant locations Document scenes (photographs, video, diagrams, measurements, etc.) Create crime scene sketches/diagrams/maps Prepare written summaries of investigation results via our case management system Conduct background checks, internet, and soc

Client representation and advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation Conduct regular courthouse based and off site intake, including during evening hours Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community based organizations, and housing advocates Policy adv

Writing motions, appellate briefs, and amicus briefs Represent clients in criminal proceedings involving DNA and other forensic feature comparisons Develop litigation strategies surrounding fingerprints, firearms/toolmark comparisons, and other forensic feature comparisons Provide support and assistance for other Society attorneys handling forensic feature comparison case

Replace hardware on computers such as fans, hard drives, ram, etc. Re image computers using the current SCCM settings Troubleshoot errors from applications and operating systems Troubleshoot network connectivity on computers, printers, phones, etc. Troubleshoot and repair printers by replacing internal components such as formatters, maintenance kits, rollers, etc. Trouble

Forensic Social Work Supervisor, Trial Office (Brooklyn) May 29, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice has an opening for a Social Work Supervisor in the Brooklyn Trial Office. The Social Work Supervisor shares responsibility with other members of the borough supervisory team for the oversight of the Brooklyn social work practice and the general management