Job Summary
The Team Leader plays a crucial role in offering strategic direction and oversight to junior attorneys while handling a portfolio of 40 to 50 intricate child abuse and neglect cases. This position also includes serving as a key point of contact between the organization and various external partners, alongside providing on-the-ground legal assistance at Child Advocacy Centers.
Responsibilities
- Guide and supervise lower-level attorneys in their case management.
- Manage a caseload focused on complex child abuse and neglect matters.
- Act as a liaison between the agency and external stakeholders.
- Provide legal support directly at Child Advocacy Centers.
Qualifications
- Must be admitted to the New York State Bar and maintain good standing throughout employment.
- Require a minimum of one to three years of relevant legal experience following bar admission, varying by assignment level.
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