Admitted to practice law in New York State; Demonstrated skills in advocacy, cultural competence, mediation and interviewing; Demonstrated commitment to public interest and policy; Preference for knowledge of family court, custody, domestic violence, and child welfare; Demonstrated experience teaming with colleagues to find solutions to complex situations; Effective communication skills (written and verbal), time management, and organizational skills; Curiosity and eagerness to continue learning new skills and grow professionally and take an optimistic approach to new challenges; Proven ability to work independently with excellent judgment, diplomacy, professionalism and able to prioritize requests, track and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines; Demonstrated ability to exercise complete discretion when working with confidential and sensitive information; Desire to work in a busy organization that represents children. In collaboration with paralegals, social workers and a writing unit, staff attorneys maintain their own caseloads, taking responsibility for zealous representation from intake through trial.