About Us

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

NOTE: As a NYC contracted agency all positions at Good Shepherd Services fall under the NYC vaccine mandate. All employees, volunteers and interns must show proof of vaccination upon hire.

Overview

Reports To: Director of Legal Services, Foster Care Services

Location: 7 West Burnside Avenue, Bronx, New York 104537

Major Duties:

• Will learn the bases upon which a TPR can be filed.
• Will learn the basics of Articles 6 and 10 of the Family Court Act.
• Will learn the basics of Social Services Law Section 384-b.
• Will develop an understanding of evidentiary law.
• Will develop an understanding of Family Court.
• Will review case records and assist in determining causes of action for TPR petitions.
• Will draft orders to show cause, motions, petitions, discovery demands, and other legal documents as necessary.
• Will review case records and note which entries are relevant and competent for admission into evidence.
• Will review case records and note which entries should be redacted because they contain privileged or confidential information.
• Will review case records and note which entries should be redacted or flagged because they contain inadmissible information.
• Will identify any necessary evidence that has to be obtained from outside sources (not Good Shepherd Services) and figure out the best way to get the evidence.
• Will assist in preparing direct examinations.
• Will observe prep of witnesses.
• Will observe court hearings.
• Will travel to courthouses as appropriate to develop an understanding of in-court appearances and how the courthouse functions.
• Will assist Legal Assistant with obtaining and cataloguing documents.
• Will work with Sr. Director of Legal Services to schedule workdays/hours.

Additional Information

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.