Pro Bono Staff Attorney

Family Legal Care seeks a full-time, talented, and experienced Staff Attorney to join our Pro Bono Team. The Staff Attorney will join an exciting program that pioneered providing remote legal assistance to New York family court litigants. Family Legal Care’s Pro Bono Program connects unrepresented litigants in Family Court throughout New York State with volunteer attorneys for virtual, limited scope legal advice consultations. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in innovative access to justice work and using technology to help connect underserved communities with critical legal assistance.

The Pro Bono Staff Attorney supervises and mentors volunteer attorneys, prepares case referrals, and directly assists clients. The Pro Bono Staff Attorney will also supervise legal interns and volunteers. The Pro Bono Staff Attorney works under the supervision of and reports to the Director of Pro Bono Programs and works closely and collaboratively with the other members of the Pro Bono Team.

Family Legal Care is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase access to justice in New York State Family Court. We combine legal guidance, easy-to-access technology, and compassionate support to help unrepresented parents and caregivers self-advocate on critical family law issues, while working on reform that improves the system for everyone. To learn more, please visit www.familylegalcare.org.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and mentor pro bono attorneys before, during and after consultations with clients
• Onboard and train pro bono attorneys new to Family Legal Care’s program
• Review petitions drafted by pro bono attorneys and provide constructive feedback
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients in a virtual environment (via video chat, phone and email)
• Conduct client intakes and draft and finalize case referrals for pro bono attorneys
• Manage and update program data and client information in Salesforce
• Train and supervise legal interns and other volunteers
• Research, update and develop resources and materials for Family Legal Care’s Pro Bono Program
• Assist with cultivating and deepening relationships with pro bono attorneys and partner firms/companies through presentations, trainings, and other pro bono events and offerings
• Assist with data and/or reporting needs for the Pro Bono Program
• Participate in Family Legal Care’s monthly in-person staff meetings, trainings and organizational events
• Support other Family Legal Care Programs, as needed

Qualifications:

• J.D. and New York bar admission in good standing required
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in family law, increasing access to justice, and providing services to underserved populations
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, build relationships and support individuals from different backgrounds and audiences
• Strong writing skills and close attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility for multiple, varied tasks and thrive in a busy setting
• Demonstrated autonomy and ability to self-manage and motivate
• Experience and comfort using technology, including communicating effectively with clients and team members
• Professional, proactive, and enthusiastic team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams) and Zoom
• Ability to adapt to new technology

Location: This position is primarily remote, with in-person attendance required on an as-needed basis for meetings, events, trainings, or other organizational needs.

D.E.I. Commitment: Family Legal Care is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We believe in fostering a forward-thinking culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) within and outside of the organization which will help us achieve our goal of bridging the gaps that inequity has created. In serving under-resourced clients, it is vital that we all understand that DEI is an ever-changing concept, and because of that, we have to be in a constant state of learning and unlearning.

How to Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Sami Ingram, Director of Pro Bono Programs, via email to HR@familylegalcare.org. Please put “Pro Bono Staff Attorney” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Family Legal Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more about Family Legal Care at www.familylegalcare.org

Family Legal Care offers a generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefit Program and a 403B Retirement Savings Plan that is matched up to 5% after one year of service. Family Legal Care also offers paid parental leave, up to four weeks of paid vacation and sick time, federal holidays, summer Fridays, and an excellent work life balance.