Attorney – Program Legal Services

Children's Village, Inc.; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Village in Dobbs Ferry, NY seeks an Attorney for Program Legal Services. This full-time, in-person role supports campus residential, community-based programs and family foster care to help CV achieve the best outcomes for children and families. Requirements include a J.D.

from an accredited U.S. law school, admission to the New York State Bar in good standing, and 2–5 years of relevant experience in family law, child welfare, or not-for-profit settings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Member of the New York State bar in good standing.
• 2–5 years of practice experience, preferably in family law, child welfare, and/or not-for-profit organizations.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support CV's campus residential, community-based residential, and family foster care programs to help CV achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborate with CV's Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team, Quality Improvement Department, and program social workers and caseworkers.
• This position is full-time and in-person, located on the CV Dobbs Ferry campus, with periodic work at CV's New York City‑based locations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Team player

Independent work

Deadline management

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

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Attorney - Program Legal Services

Full Time Professional Dobbs Ferry, NY, US 1 Attachments

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1668

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Position Overview

Reporting to the General Counsel (GC), the Attorney - Program Legal Services will support The Children's Village's campus residential, community-based residential, and family foster care programs to help CV achieve the best possible outcomes for the children and families that it serves. The Attorney - Program Legal Services will also work closely with members of the CV Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team, Quality Improvement Department, and program social workers and caseworkers. The position is full-time and in-person, located on the CV Dobbs Ferry campus, with periodic work at CV's New York City-based locations as well.

Position Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school. Member of the New York State bar in good standing. 2-5 years of practice experience, preferably in the areas of family law, child welfare, and/or not-for-profit organizations. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and writing skills. Ability to serve as a team player in a complex and collegial organization. Ability to work independently, identify issues that need to be resolved, and meet deadlines. Availability to travel to CV locations and other work sites throughout the New York City metropolitan area

The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.