Assist in the oversight of day to day operations Assist in hiring, training, disciplinary actions and work flow issues Liaise with building management, vendors, agencies, and the courthouse community as needed Foster and maintain relationships with counterparts in the various other offices and departments General administrative functions Ensure the proper implementation o

Interview the client, performing a thorough bio psycho social assessment. During this process, crisis intervention, brief treatment, or short term counseling may also be performed Identify and interview collateral sources of information. Collateral interviews are done with family members, friends, teachers, social workers, community members, and others connected to the cl

Locate and interview complainants, witnesses, defendants, and other relevant parties Investigate crime scenes and other relevant locations Document scenes (photographs, video, diagrams, measurements, etc.) Create crime scene sketches/diagrams/maps Prepare written summaries of investigation results via our case management system Conduct background checks, internet, and soc

Forensic Social Work Supervisor, Trial Office (Brooklyn) May 29, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice has an opening for a Social Work Supervisor in the Brooklyn Trial Office. The Social Work Supervisor shares responsibility with other members of the borough supervisory team for the oversight of the Brooklyn social work practice and the general management

Forensic Social Worker, Elder Law Unit Assigned Counsel Project (Bronx) May 17, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker within the Elder Law Unit, Assigned Counsel Project. The Assigned Counsel Project (ACP) provides legal representation and support to seniors in housing court at risk of eviction. ACP clients often present wi

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Queens) May 10, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervisi

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Brooklyn) May 10, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervi

Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Brooklyn) May 14, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers and staff of attorneys, supervisors, and support personnel as a Supervising Attorney of the Brooklyn Neighborhood

Supervising Attorney, Housing Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn) May 10, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors and support personnel as a Supervising Attorney of the Government

Represent low income clients in administrative hearings and affirmative litigation to defend their right to receive benefits Engage in policy advocacy Work collaboratively with external partners Conduct community education, training, and outreach Work with pro bono lawyers Conduct off site intake, including during evening hours as needed Queens Civil Practice Neighborhood

Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Queens) May 3, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Paralegal Casehandler at one or more of the following locations Bronx Housing Justice Tenant Defense Unit, Brooklyn Housing Justice Tenant Defense Unit, Manhattan Housing Justice Tenant Defense Unit & Queens Housing Justice Tenant Defense Unit. The