Clinical Criminal Legal Specialist

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

. Engage potential participants and their legal representation in and around the courtroom .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advocacy within the courtroom, including the ability to present persuasive arguments and manage participant engagement in compliance with legal standards. Proficient in writing professional evaluation and court-ready reports while maintaining collaborative relationships with court partners.

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LMSW, LCSW, Or LMHCCourt AdvocacyCrisis ManagementAnalytical SkillsCulturally Competent Oversight

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Hard Skills

Professional Evaluation ReportsCourt-Ready ReportsParticipant Intake TrackingSalesforce Database ManagementQuality Improvement

Soft Skills

Highly ArticulateResourcefulAbility To Work IndependentlyExcellent Written SkillsSensitivity To Diverse Issues

Certifications & Qualifications

Active NY State License

Industry Keywords

Criminal Legal SystemCASES Diversion ServicesCourt ProceduresTeam Case ReviewsCommunity-Supervision Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage potential participants and their legal representation in and around the courtroom
Ensure participants understand the conditions of their mandate and engagement in CASES
Accompany participants to court appearances and advocate to judges, verbally and through written court reports, for enrollment or continued participation in CASES diversion services
Manage crises to ensure participant safety and well-being
Write professional evaluation reports and court-ready reports in compliance with ATI requirements and quality standards
Collect and track participant intake, rearrest, and warrant information
Notify the court about noncompliance, absconding, failure to report, or rearrest
Maintain professional relationships with judges, district attorneys, defense counsel, probation, and other court partners
Collaborate with NCS teammates to ensure court community-supervision conditions are met
Participate in team case reviews and develop ongoing supervision and treatment plans
Mentor less experienced teammates in court procedures
Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, in-service training, quality improvement, coaching, and planning activities
Complete documentation and enter participant information into Salesforce databases
Provide culturally competent oversight, supervision, and management in accordance with CASES policies
Perform other related duties assigned by the Team Leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC with active NY State license or ability to obtain licensure within six months
Highly articulate, resourceful, and professional
Able to stand up in court, present detailed persuasive arguments, and advocate with prosecutors and judges
Ability to work independently
Excellent analytical and written skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants and staff
Interest in and sensitivity to issues facing individuals involved in the criminal legal system
Preferred: experience working with individuals involved in the criminal legal system
Preferred: experience working with youth and young adults and people with mental illness
Required to work in court, office, or field 5 days per week
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
35 hours per week, excluding breaks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Clinical supervision, which can be used toward licensure
Free continuing education credits for LMSW/LCSWs and LMHCs
Comprehensive training curriculum available to all employees
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Vacation and paid time off starting at 25 days annually
Additional summer self-care day
12 paid holidays per year
Retirement 403b
Competitive matching up to 6%
Employee Referral Program
Flexible workplace arrangements for roles with partially remote days