Description:

Job Summary:
Lawyers for Children provides direct legal representation of clients ages newborn to 21 in the New York Family Court in neglect and abuse, foster care, custody and visitation, orders of protection, guardianship, termination of parental rights, adoption, youth justice, and related proceedings. Lawyers For Children attorneys work alongside our social workers as a team.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Part-time Appellate Attorney to assist with drafting and responding to appeals arising from complex family court matters. This role is ideal for an attorney who excels in legal research and writing and is interested in flexible, remote appellate work.

Responsibilities:

Review and analyze trial court records, transcripts, and rulings from family court proceedings
Conduct legal research on relevant case law, statutes, and regulations
Draft appellate briefs, motions, and responses/oppositions to appellate filings
Assist with issue spotting, legal strategy, and appellate analysis in family law cases

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school and admission in good standing to the NYS Bar
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote environment
Familiarity with appellate practice is strongly preferred
Demonstrated commitment to the rights of children and youth
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and in emergent situations.
Able to deliver inclusive, culturally attuned services rooted in antiracist principles and equity-driven practices for clients, colleagues, courts, and the child welfare systems
Strong courtroom presence and the confidence to advocate assertively, even in challenging situations, while maintaining professionalism

Preferred (but not required) Experience

Experience or familiarity with New York family law and/or appellate practice strongly preferred
Prior work on appeals or substantial legal writing experience

Candidates without direct New York family law or appellate experience are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong research and writing skills and the ability to learn quickly.

Work Arrangement & Benefits

Part-time hourly position. Hours will vary up to a maximum of 20 hours a week
Hourly Wage is $56.00 per hour, depending on date of admission to the bar, experience, and qualifications
Fully remote with highly flexible scheduling
This position is not benefit eligible

LFC is an equal opportunity employer, which means that it is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all employees and applicants. This commitment includes all terms, conditions and privileges of employment in relation to hiring, training, placement and employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation and separation from employment. As an equal opportunity employer, LFC hires and promotes individuals upon the basis of their qualifications for the position for which they have applied.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $56.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

License/Certification:
NYS Bar Admission (Required)