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 clients, and any collateral contacts, with the goal of gathering a life...
Investigator (Bronx). Jun 3, 2024. As the primary public defender in New York City, The Legal Aid Society's staff zealously and tirelessly work to protect the rights of the most marginalized and disenfranchised in society. The expansive reach of The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice runs from its dynamic advocacy of clients in court to its presence and partnership in the communities. Currently, The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense...
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 and operation of the office. The Social Work Supervisor will be expected ...
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker within the Elder Law Unit, Assigned Counsel Project. The Assigned Counsel Project (ACP) provides legal representation and support to seniors in housing court at risk of eviction. ACP clients often present with substantial needs inextricably linked with the core eviction defense case. These needs/situations most often include (1) cognitive limitations or decline. (2...
The Legal Aid Society seeks an experienced, committed and talented lawyer to join a team of skilled advocates as a Supervising Attorney in the Prisoners’ Rights Project. The Prisoners’ Rights Project works to protect the legal rights of people incarcerated in New York City jails and New York State prisons. We do so through impact litigation seeking systemic reforms, most often as class actions in federal and state courts. legislative and oversigh...
Mitigation Specialist, Womens Pretrial Release Initiative (WPRI). May 16, 2024. The Criminal Law Reform Unit ("Law Reform") of the Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a social worker to join the unit's Decarceration Project. The social worker will provide direct support to clients of the Decarceration Project, particularly its specialized Women's Pretrial Release Initiative. The Women's Pretrial Release Initiative secures the...
Manager, Individual Giving Programs. May 17, 2024. The Legal Aid Society's Development team annually raises $15-$16M from individuals, law firms, companies, and foundations. The. 10-member. Development Team is. preparing to launch our 150. th. Anniversary campaign and recently launched a Legacy Circle. Therefore, the Major Gifts unit is expanding. to include a third team member, the Manager of Individual Giving. Reporting to the Director, Major G...
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Paralegal Casehandler at one or more of the following locations: Bronx Housing Justice – Tenant Defense Unit, Brooklyn Housing Justice – Tenant Defense Unit, Manhattan Housing Justice – Tenant Defense Unit & Queens Housing Justice– Tenant Defense Unit. The Paralegal Casehandler works on their own cases as well as with the Housing Staff Attorneys to resolve benefits and advocacy issues, including...
Job Description. The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society is the largest post-conviction public defender in New York City, annually providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 1,000 people with misdemeanor, felony, and homicide convictions. We represent low-income people in all five boroughs who are challenging their criminal convictions on appeal or in other post-conviction proceedings, such as 440 motions, Domes...
Paralegal II, Trials (Staten Island). May 1, 2024. The Criminal Defense Practice has openings in Staten Island for a full-time Paralegal II to provide client services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES. Research, digest, and outline case records (e.g. medical, criminal history, schools, etc.). Draft legal memoranda, pre-trial motions, subpoenas, and orders to produce. Interview and assess client requests for services. Second seat trials. Assist w...
Employee Relations Specialist. Apr 26, 2024. Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relations, this position plays a critical role in supporting an organizational culture that promotes productive work behaviors and communications, facilitating effective dialogue between employees and management, resolves workplace conflict, and processing ADA workplace accommodations. Work responsibilities include: conduct employee investigations, prov...
Job Description. The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy. The Director of Economic Equities Project will join a dedicated citywide team of managers, attorneys, and paralegal casehandlers, across all five boroughs who are representing NYC residents as part of the Consumer Law Project, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, the Foreclosure Prevention and...
