Team Leader

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $107,635.00-$127,802.00.The Administration for Childrens Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.The Division of Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) is responsible for representing ACS in child neglect and abuse cases, permanency hearings and other child welfare proceedings in the New York City Family Courts. FCLS Attorneys work collaboratively with caseworkers and other child welfare stakeholders to further the agencys mission of helping children and families achieve safety, permanency and well-being.Under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, engage in difficult and complex legal work within the Division of Family Court Legal Services (FCLS). Participate in legal casework functions having significant procedural or policy consequences. Specific duties will include:- Meet with Child Protective caseworkers to identify and analyze complex legal problems and issues.- Provide strategic guidance and supervision of all lower-level Attorney Staff engaged in a variety of legal tasks, including the effective preparation of witnesses, evidence and other trial-related initiatives.- Maintain a caseload of approximately 40 to 50 cases involving complex child abuse and neglect matters.- Screen sensitive cases to determine causes of action and assign cases to lower-level Attorney Staff.- Draft and review petitions, write up deferrals and conduct legal consultations.- Review and analyze motions and other pertinent legal documents.- Attend weekly case conferences and serve as a liaison between ACS and all external stakeholders.- Provide on-site legal support to the borough-based Child Advocacy Centers as needed, which may include observing interviews and participating in multi-disciplinary meetings.