Family Defense Lead Attorney & Mentor

Office of the Appellate Defender; Buffalo (NY); Sur place; USD 131 000 - 149 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Professional development

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Medical benefits

Loan forgiveness (PSLF) & NYS programs

Phone stipend

Résumé du poste

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. seeks a Managing Attorney for the Family Defense practice to provide strategic leadership, legal oversight, training, and day-to-day management of the team serving families in Erie County.

You will guide attorneys, social workers, and staff to deliver high-quality advocacy, manage intake, and advance client outcomes in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in New York and in good standing.
• Five years of experience in family law and New York Family Court practice (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of NY Family Court Act, Social Services Law, Domestic Relations Law, CPLR, and Judiciary Law; trial and appellate procedures; legal research.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop attorneys.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and oversight for the delivery of high-quality, client-centered legal services.
• Supervise case intake, assignment, and litigation strategy while managing a selective caseload.
• Mentor, train, and develop attorneys, interns, and legal staff through structured programs.
• Serve as a legal and strategic resource on complex case issues and best practices.
• Collaborate with attorneys, social workers, courts, and partners to advance client outcomes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Supervision

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Formation

Admission to New York Bar

Description du poste

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. seeks a Managing Attorney for the Family Defense practice to provide strategic leadership, legal oversight, training, and day-to-day management of the team serving families in Erie County.

You will guide attorneys, social workers, and staff to deliver high-quality advocacy, manage intake, and advance client outcomes in a mission-driven environment.