The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York

Attorney

• Maintain a reduced caseload of AFC appeals and cases in Family Court.
• Provide legal counsel and representation in proceedings involving juvenile delinquency, persons in need of supervision, child protection, custody, visitation, termination of parental rights, foster care placement, adoption, and other assigned proceedings.
• Draft and/or review pleadings, motions, papers, and legal correspondence.
• Interview clients or supervise interviews by Attorney for the Child program staff.
• Conduct disclosure and investigation.
• File motions and notices of appeal; settle orders and records; represent clients in post-dispositional proceedings.
• Consult and negotiate with other counsel, parties, social workers, and support staff.
• Represent clients at appearances, hearings, trials, and other proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and ethical guidelines while delivering high-quality legal services.
• Transcribe complete, accurate, and detailed case contacts in Legal Server.
• Conduct legal research and maintain knowledge of legislative changes and current case law; attend CLE trainings.
• Assist the Program Director with leadership, recruitment, training, and performance management for the AFC Program.
• Liaise between Staff Attorneys, the Program Director, and Division Director on case coverage and legal strategies.
• Set expectations, goals, and priorities; monitor team progress; conduct one-on-one meetings and provide feedback.
• Delegate responsibilities, balance workload, mentor and coach team members, and foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Address team issues and conflicts and collaborate with departmental managers and stakeholders on organizational goals.
• Assist with performance evaluation documentation and review/manage employee time-off requests.
• Participate in Legal Aid Society meetings and office functions.
• Provide legal support to other programs as needed.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work culture and support the agency’s mission and values.
• Assist in preparing periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel to the Steuben County office in Bath, NY may be required for supervision, training, or coverage.

Supervising Attorney – Attorney for the Child

Legal Assistant

• Support LASROC attorneys in the Housing & Consumer Law Unit and assist the Tenant Defense Project
• Assist with eviction prevention, bankruptcy, foreclosure prevention, and other housing and consumer law matters
• Assist attorneys at least twice a week at Rochester City Court Landlord Tenant Part intake sessions
• Help tenants sign up for services, complete intake packets, access outside funding sources, and work with attorneys on legal information and case settlements
• Maintain ongoing client contact by telephone and email for case updates and management
• Update client appearance notes and court records in databases and help identify outside funding sources
• Call bankruptcy clients for application information and enter data into Next Chapter bankruptcy software
• Prepare transfer tax paperwork for deed transfers
• Work with lawyers to prepare documents for real estate closings
• Archive and organize live case materials, track adjournments, and prepare attorneys for appearances
• Execute landlord-tenant assignments through the Tenant Defense Project interagency case referral system
• Conduct intake and issue spotting for illegal lockout, constructive eviction, and consumer debt matters
• Perform copying, filing, scheduling, and other administrative tasks
• Accompany contingents to outlying area courts for intake staffing or one-off cases
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Legal Assistant – Housing and Consumer Law

• Work with attorneys in the Family Law Unit
• Provide administrative and case support for direct legal representation in Family Court and Supreme Court matrimonial and other family matters
• Open and maintain client case files by processing court documents and entering data accurately into case management software
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as custody orders, motions, and correspondence
• Prepare legal documents for filing and service in accordance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
• Record and update court appointments and deadlines
• Communicate with court personnel and clients to obtain supplementary documents and case information
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date materials and documents for hearings and trials
• Assist attorneys in organizing case materials and documents for hearings and trials
• Participate in office functions, trainings, program meetings, and other meetings
• Provide additional administrative and case support as needed
• Perform additional duties assigned by the supervising legal assistant or division director

Legal Assistant – Family Law

Director

• Serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team and collaborate in the day-to-day management of The Legal Aid Society of Rochester
• Provide oversight and supervision of Civil Division programs
• Implement agency policies and procedures
• Support and coach Program Directors and Supervisors
• Provide strategic leadership for unit organization, growth, and operational planning
• Establish and maintain program policies, procedures, and case management standards
• Participate in civil program budget development, planning, and management
• Oversee grant compliance, contracts, deliverables, reporting, applications, funding requests, budgets, and staff allocations
• Conduct case file audits and practice reviews for legal quality control
• Ensure court coverage, caseload management, emergency coverage protocols, and equitable case assignments
• Provide guidance on complex civil litigation, including trial strategy, legal research, writing, and major case preparation
• Oversee professional development, mentoring, continuing legal education, onboarding, and training
• Lead performance evaluations, interim reviews, case reviews, disciplinary actions, and corrective performance actions
• Partner with the COO and HR on hiring, discipline, and termination decisions
• Ensure consistent, equitable, trauma-informed client service and accessible intake processes
• Resolve escalated client complaints, staff concerns, and complex service delivery issues
• Represent LASROC at community meetings, collaborative initiatives, coalition tables, and public forums
• Cultivate relationships with community organizations, social service agencies, courts, funders, vendors, technology partners, and other stakeholders
• Attend Board of Directors and agency-wide meetings and provide program updates
• Supervise direct reports, set goals, delegate work, conduct one-on-ones, mentor staff, resolve conflicts, and review performance documentation, expenses, timecards, and time-off requests

Supervising Attorney – Attorney for the Child

Legal Assistant – Housing and Consumer Law

Legal Assistant – Family Law

Civil Division Director