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NY Employer Family Defense Practice Policy Director in Bronx, New York
The Bronx Defenders an innovative, progressive, holistic defense office in the South Bronx seeks an experienced Family Defense Attorney with a commitment to social justice to work as the Policy Director of our Family Defense Practice.
Responsibilities The FDP Policy Director will report to the Chief Policy Counsel and will be part of the Policy Practices leadership team. The Policy Director will supervise the policy work of the Policy Counsels and Advocates in FDP and coordinate closely with the FDP Managing Director, FDP leadership, and staff to develop and execute the practices policy agenda; amplify our clients voices in policy discourse; and provide advice and expertise to coalition partners, stakeholders, and policymakers. The Policy Director will also serve as the principal advisor to the Family Defense Practice on policy questions. As part of the Policy Practices leadership team, the Policy Director will help formulate and execute BxDs holistic policy agenda, foster cross-practice collaboration, and build internal capacity for policy change campaigns. The Policy Directors regular duties do not formally include representing a caseload of clients, but the Policy Director may, in consultation with the Chief Policy Counsel and the Managing Director of FDP, choose to continue to represent a small number of clients.
Qualifications To be eligible, candidates must have: - Membership in good standing of the New York Bar - At least 3 years of relevant advocacy experience at BxD or related experience - Experience with data, policy analysis and reform efforts
Salary Salary is commensurate with experience. For candidates with 3-10 years of directly relevant experience, the salary range for this position would be approximately $106,400- $131,240. Full-time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage; 403(b) plan with employer contribution; and a generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy. More specific information about salary and benefits will be provided if an offer is extended.
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