The Center for Children’s Advocacy (CCA) has an opening for a Senior Attorney and Director of its School Justice Project. The School Justice Project’s mission is to disrupt the school to prison pipeline in Connecticut by addressing systemic problems with the education and juvenile justice systems that limit educational opportunity for low-income children and children of color in Greater Hartford, and trap them on a path to juvenile justice system involvement. The Project’s systemic reform advocacy includes legislative advocacy, litigation and administrative advocacy, and is guided by the experiences of the individual children represented by the Project and by the Project’s deep community collaborations.
CCA is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting the legal rights of Connecticut’s most vulnerable children. To learn more about the Center for Children’s Advocacy, please visit CCA’s website at www.cca-ct.org. CCA’s mission is to protect and promote the legal rights of Connecticut’s low-income children so they have equitable opportunities for good health, a quality education and a successful transition to adulthood. CCA provides legal representation and advocates for system reforms to ensure at-risk children’s basic needs are met and they receive appropriate services from the juvenile justice, education, child welfare, health care and court systems.
CCA is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. CCA is also committed to advancing racial justice, cultural competence and anti-racism practices and policies internally as well as in the communities it serves.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
The Center is seeking an attorney who has a demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality advocacy for indigent and vulnerable children and youth via both traditional legal services and systemic policy advocacy. Applicant must be able to take initiative and work independently. Knowledge of education law is necessary; a minimum of 3 years of related legal experience is required. Must be eligible to practice law in Connecticut, either as a member of the bar in good standing or with the ability to waive in, and have access to transportation in order to travel to courts, clients, and other locations.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and are within the general range of salaries for public interest organizations. Salary range for this position if $76,400 to $102,800 annually, depending on expertise and prior experience. Hybrid/remote work flexibility is available. Benefits include full health and dental coverage for employee, partial coverage for family, pension and 25 PTO days and state holidays.
Application Process:
Email cover letter and detailed resume to employment@cca-ct.org.
CCA is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks a diverse and vibrant work staff. CCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.
The Center for Children’s Advocacy (CCA) has an opening for a Senior Attorney and Director of its School Justice Project. The School Justice Project’s mission is to disrupt the school to prison pipeline in Connecticut by addressing systemic…
Email cover letter and detailed resume
Email cover letter and detailed resume