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

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

Litigate complex civil rights cases in state and federal court Conduct research and work with other components of Legal Aid to identify opportunities for new litigation and advocacy strategies Engage in research and advocacy to support policy reform at the city and state levels Represent the Legal Aid Society in coalitions and develop and maintain relationships with coali

Staff Attorney Special Litigation Unit, Cop Accountability Project (SLU/CAP) Jun 20, 2024 The Special Litigation Unit of Legal Aid Society's Criminal Law Reform team is seeking an attorney to develop creative and innovative legal advocacy and systemic law reform strategies across a range of criminal justice matters, with a particular focus on police misconduct and strategi

Criminal Defense Practice Fellowship Proposal Invitation Fall 2025 Jul 8, 2024 The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization is seeking dedicated, passionate Fellows in the Criminal Defense Practice. To learn more about how our attorneys and legal professionals enhance family and community stability and security please vi

Paralegal Casehandler, Intake Access to Benefits (A2B) Jul 2, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking two Intake Paralegal Casehandlers with fluency in Spanish to join our City Wide Intake Unit. The Access to Benefits Helpline (A2B) serves as an intake line for all inquiries regarding consumer law, employment, unemployment insurance benefits, education, home

We are seeking volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 3 months volunteer service, and unfortunately cannot accommodate volunteers who are only available at night or on the weekends. Manhattan Legal Aid Society Headquarters SALARY TRANSPARENCY As a volunteer position, this role has no salary. Salary Range Unpaid SALARY AND BENEFITS As a volunteer position, this role is

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

Create and implement best practices and operational systems to ensure that requirements under Padilla v. Kentucky are met and clients are served Directly supervise, mentor and professionally develop the Criminal Immigration Project Partner with CDP leadership, administrative, and IT teams to ensure case management system accurately identifies clients based on citizenship

Supervising Attorney Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) May 23, 2024 The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice legal services organization in New York City, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorney in the Criminal Appeals Bureau. The Criminal Appeals Bureau is the largest post conviction public defender in New York City, annually prov

Law Graduate, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Fall 2024 Jun 21, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has Law Graduate positions available in the Housing Justice Unit Tenant Defense for Fall 2024. While awaiting New York Bar admission, Law Graduates will work closely with a Housing Supervisor and within the parameters of the LAS Practice Order. Tenant Defense handles

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,

Monitor, maintain, and support Microsoft Active Directory, including creating accounts for new staff, interns, temporary staff, volunteers, etc Regularly update the Active Directory system by disabling inactive accounts, adjusting existing accounts based on staffing changes, and updating new hires Ensure up to date access to systems, applications, software, and shared dri

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Queens) Jun 21, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervisi

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (HCLO) Jun 21, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervising