Attorney – Program Legal Services

The Children's Village; 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 – Program Legal Services to support campus residential, community-based programs, and family foster care initiatives. Reporting to the General Counsel, this full-time, in-person role requires NY bar admission and a J.D.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and program staff across CV locations, travel as needed, and ensure legal guidance aligns with nonprofit objectives while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active New York State bar.
• 2–5 years of practice, preferably in family law, child welfare, or nonprofit work.
• Strong analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills; able to work in a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support campus residential and foster care programs to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborate with the executive team, quality improvement, and social workers; travel to CV sites as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

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

4 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.

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