What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Advocate Attorney - Family Law position at Career Connection Network?
A local law firm has a direct hire, full-time opening for a community minded Attorney to join their Family Law team! This great opportunity comes with the following compensation, benefits and culture:
- Competitive salary offering of $61K-$106K (based on level of experience as compared to a dedicated starting salary scale), law grads starting at $67K with experienced attorneys up to $118K;
- Full-time position with a 35-hour work week shorter summer hours.
- A generous benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 3 weeks of vacation time, 12 paid holidays, and a paid week off between Christmas and New Year's so much more!
Position Summary: The Attorney will advocate for individuals in need of representation in the Supreme and Family Courts of Erie County and the surrounding counties in connection with matrimonial, child custody and support, domestic violence, and related family law matters.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop a substantive knowledge of the areas of family law.
- Provide legal assistance to those applicants affected by life circumstances, from advice and counsel by telephone, brief service assistance, and full representation through trial.
- Identify and address systemic problems that affect the rights of persons within the family law realm and attempt to develop plans to address these challenges.
- Collaborate and coordinate with staff and community partners to ensure effective referrals and holistic service delivery.
- Conduct community outreach, education, and training
- Develop relationships and engage in collaborations with a range of public and private community partners.
- Demonstrate cultural competency to work with low-income clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, immigrant status, religious identity, and physical and mental disabilities.
- Meet regularly and communicate effectively with support staff, supervisors, and members of other business units.
Qualifications:
- J.D. and New York State Bar Membership (may be pending.)
- Previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities preferred.
- Second language fluency a plus.
- Legal services background, or knowledge of general civil legal work preferred.
- Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic and multi-sector team.
- Cultural humility in working with low-income clients across all spectrums.
If you are passionate about client advocacy and serving your community, we encourage you to apply today and call 716-630-7008 for more information!
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,222.00 - $118,250.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61,000 - $106,000
