Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Bronx)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Attorney for their Adolescent Intervention and Diversion program in the Bronx. This role focuses on representing young clients in the adult criminal justice system, providing holistic advocacy that encompasses education, mental health, and community services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in criminal defense and a passion for youth advocacy, working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Join a mission-driven organization committed to social justice and making a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents navigating complex legal challenges.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Experience representing clients in criminal defense, particularly adolescents.
• Knowledge of juvenile justice systems and advocacy for youth.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients aged 14-17 in Supreme Court and family court.
• Engage in litigation for adolescent offenders and collaborate with social workers.

Skills

Criminal Defense

Litigation

Advocacy

Collaboration

Client Representation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Bronx)

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Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Bronx) #25-108

Position Description

Staff Attorney, Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) - (Bronx) #25-108

Bronx, New York, United States

Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed

Jun 16, 2025

Job Description

The Legal Aid Society has an opening for an Adolescent Intervention and Diversion (AID) attorney in the Bronx Criminal office. AID is an interdisciplinary team model comprised of Staff Attorneys, Mitigation Specialists and Investigators dedicated to representing teenage clients prosecuted in the adult criminal courts. In addition to criminal defense representation, including the specialized practice under the Raise the Age law, the unit provides holistic advocacy in the areas of education, foster care, mental health and substance use. We also engage in policy work to ensure that our clients’ needs are served in the school, mental health, juvenile detention and correctional systems. AID works closely with the staff of our Juvenile Rights Practice, which represents young people in the family court and child welfare system.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Represent clients aged 14-17 years of age in Supreme Court

Handle adolescent offender arraignments and engage in litigation focused on removing felony cases to family court and litigating the cases that remain in the Youth Part and elsewhere in Criminal and Supreme Court

Engage in collateral systems work for clients including school advocacy, interaction with foster care, youth shelters, mental health, community-based agencies, as well as visiting clients in detention, jail and prison facilities

Collaborate with Juvenile Rights Practice lawyers and social workers as well as CDP practitioners including specialty projects

Other duties as assigned

Salary And Benefits

The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range: $83,844 - $147,907

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits.

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.

studentaid.gov

hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs

How To Apply

All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:

Cover Letter

Resume

For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email [e-mail].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.

Location

Bronx - Criminal Defense Practice Office

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