Locate and interview witnesses; including visiting detention centers and locations outside NYC when needed Investigate relevant locations and alleged crime scenes 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 c

Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers in Consumer Law Project Supervise managers of Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Foreclosure Prevention and Home Equity Preservation Project, and Community Development Project; supervise staff of these units as needed Supervise client representation in State and federal administrative and court proceedings Monitor client serv

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 Pretria

Marketing to Mid level Donor, Justice Network Members, and Planned Giving Prospects Develop goals for the number of donors at the Advocate and Change Agent levels and continue to grow and strengthen Justice Network giving at these levels Develop specialized Justice Network acquisition marketing, in coordination with the Development communication team, across channels (mai

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

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

Supervising Attorney Prisoners' Rights Project (PRP) May 29, 2024 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. W

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

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

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

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

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

Provide confidential administrative support to the Chief Attorney, Civil Practice and Civil Senior Leadership Staff Serve as a liaison on behalf of the Chief Attorney, Civil Practice to external stakeholders including judges,government agencies, elected officials, community partners, and clients and to Society staff Schedule appointments and activities with other departme

Housing Coordinator Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Bronx) Jun 14, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking Housing Coordinator to join the Housing Unit in the Bronx Neighborhood Office. Reporting to the Housing Data Manager and borough Housing Director, Housing Coordinators will work with the Housing/Housing Benefits Supervising Attorneys; Office Managers an

Manage assigned contract portfolios from Contract registration to closeout Plan, organize, and prepare for the timely processing of contract vouchers, billing packages, and submit reports to government/private funding sources as appropriate Analyze, review, and reconcile General Ledger accounts by program Verify that reimbursements are not more than contract amounts Ensur