Team Leader
Core
Lead legal casework for complex child abuse and neglect matters in NYC Family Courts, supervising lower-level attorneys and collaborating with child protective specialists.
Role type
Senior IC attorney (child welfare litigation)
Builds
Legal petitions, motions, and trial strategies for child safety and permanency cases
Domain
Public sector law + child welfare
Required skills
Complex legal problem analysis, strategic case supervision, litigation document drafting, motion review, stakeholder liaison, multi-disciplinary meeting participation
Preferred skills
Experience in child abuse/neglect law, familiarity with NYC Family Court procedures
Technologies
Legal research databases, case management systems
Responsibilities
Meet with caseworkers to analyze complex legal issues; supervise lower-level attorney staff; maintain a caseload of 40-50 complex cases; screen and assign cases; draft petitions and conduct consultations; review motions; attend case conferences; provide on-site support to Child Advocacy Centers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC