Adolescent Intervention & Diversion Attorney (Holistic Defense)

Office of the Appellate Defender; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Aid Society is seeking an Adolescent Intervention and Diversion attorney in Manhattan's Criminal Trials office to advocate for youth ages 14-17 within Supreme Court and related matters under Raise the Age. The role emphasizes collaborative work with education, foster care, mental health and community service partners.

The attorney will handle arraignments for adolescent offenders, seek transfers to family court where appropriate, and participate in juvenile justice advocacy across

Qualifications

• New York State Bar admission
• Full Felony certification
• Experience in mitigation and sentencing advocacy
• Interest in working with young people, families and collateral organizations and systems
• Interest in working in an interdisciplinary team model
• Interest in area specific training

Responsibilities

• Represent clients aged 14-17 years in Supreme Court
• Handle adolescent offender arraignments and litigate cases moved to family court or Youth Part
• Engage in collateral systems work including education, foster care, mental health and community agencies
• Collaborate with Juvenile Rights Practice lawyers and social workers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

New York State Bar admission

Full Felony certification

Mitigation and sentencing advocacy

Interdisciplinary team experience

Area-specific training interest

Job description

The Legal Aid Society is seeking an Adolescent Intervention and Diversion attorney in Manhattan's Criminal Trials office to advocate for youth ages 14-17 within Supreme Court and related matters under Raise the Age. The role emphasizes collaborative work with education, foster care, mental health and community service partners.

The attorney will handle arraignments for adolescent offenders, seek transfers to family court where appropriate, and participate in juvenile justice advocacy across