Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations

The Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an award-winning, innovative law and policy organization that serves primarily Black and Brown families and youth in Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, and the Bronx with an interdisciplinary legal defense model that serves more than 2,400 clients every year. CFR was founded in 2002 to dramatically change the trajectory of indigent parents being prosecuted by the City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS). Our goal is to defend and protect our clients' rights, reduce the harm of family separation and prevent or minimize the time any child spends in the foster system.

Current Opening

The Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations will supervise the paralegal and investigator department as well as lead and consult on several internal and external facing special projects. This dynamic role is designed to provide support to all of CFR's boroughs and practice areas with a goal of supporting an aggressive litigation practice and ensuring alignment with CFR's mission, purpose and core values. They will coordinate intra-office practice and provide back-up supervisor support to Directors as needed. They will lead CFR's participation in the Fordham Family Defense Clinic and run the Legal Externship / Internship program and Fellow recruitment. They will also support the Managing Director of Litigation in maintaining CFR's pro bono relationships.

Responsibilities could include but are not limited to :

• Externship, fellowship, and pro bono relationships

Manage recruitment, training, and supervision of law student externs in all boroughs in which CFR practices;

Provide supervisory and management support across the office and on special projects in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team, Practice Directors, and other practice leaders. Examples may include but are not limited to :

Work with Development and Senior Leadership to strategically and thoughtfully build out CFR's impact litigation work in line with CFR's mission;

Train and supervise the paralegal and investigation departments. Provide backup support to paralegal leadership in managing the department in line with internal guidance and procedures;

Standardize procedures among CFR's offices while creating efficiencies;

Eligibility & Qualifications

Ideal Candidates will also have :

Strong organizational ability to manage multiple, complex matters;

Location : CFR is a primarily in-person workforce. This role is not based in any one office. With approval of the Managing Director of Litigation and COO, the individual may be seated in any of CFR's offices, subject to office hoteling policy. CFR has a generous telecommuting policy that allows staff the flexibility to work remotely when there are no in-person client or organizational obligations. However, the Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations should expect to be in person frequently as the practice grows.

Annualized Salary : 118,600 (L6) –142,600 (L16)

Travel : The Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations is a cross borough position. They may be asked to provide temporary support to any borough in which CFR operates if the organizational need arises. Travel to conferences and work events may also be required. This individual should expect to travel to Fordham Law School as needed for purposes of managing CFR's involvement in the family defense Focused Externship.

Submitting their application via Paycom by COB on October 22, 2025 . Candidates should expect a selection process that may include, but is not limited to, interviews and a writing exercise.

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