<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>THE ORGANIZATION</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:</span></p><ol><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><u>Operating Programs</u> that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><u>Conducting original research</u> to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><u>Providing expert assistance and policy guidance </u>to reformers across the country and beyond.</span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.<br>Learn more about our work at<a href="http://www.innovatingjustice.org"> www.innovatingjustice.org</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">The Center is looking for an attorney with substantial practice experience in New York State Family Court to serve as a Director of Legal Training and Curriculum to design and develop training curricula and supporting practice guides for the newly established Family Court Practice Institute. The Family Court Practice Institute is a public/private partnership funded by the NYS Unified Court System, dedicated to promoting high quality legal representation in New York State Family Court through training and support of attorneys who represent children, parents, agencies, and the related professionals who support holistic representation. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Under the guidance and direction of the Director and Deputy Director of the Family Court Practice Institute, the Director of Legal Training and Curriculum will play a critical role in the design, growth and reach of the Family Court Practice Institute. Given the scope of work, the Center anticipates hiring two Directors of Legal Training and Curriculum who will work together, coordinating with staff, consultants and lived experience experts in the ongoing design and delivery of in-person and online trainings for family court lawyers and members of the lawyers’ representation team. The role requires substantive knowledge of relevant federal and NYS law, professional ethics, lawyering skills, public and social policy, and innovative trauma-informed practice in the family court arena, along with demonstrated leadership, management and strong interpersonal skills. To serve practitioners throughout New York State, the Practice Institute’s training curricula will be tailored, as warranted, to address the training needs of local jurisdictions. </span></p><p><br><span style="font-size:14px;">The Director of Legal Training and Curriculum will take a hands-on lead role in developing and implementing a foundational family court practice curriculum, as well as branched and specialized curricula to address identified training needs and gaps particular to specific roles, skills and subject matter. Familiarity with New York Family Court practice—across case types—will be key, as well as the ability to identify and/or work alongside subject matter and training experts. In addition to delivery of comprehensive training, the Practice Institute is working to build a robust and comprehensive website that includes an array of practice resources and tools, caselaw updates, and a Learning Management System (LMS) platform. The Director of Legal Training and Curriculum will coordinate with staff in creating practice guides and resource materials for publication on the website to enhance the work of Family Court Practitioners and will support other Practice Institute initiatives. </span></p><hr><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Responsibilities include but are not limited to</strong>:</span></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Developing training curricula for family court attorneys and other practitioners throughout New York State; </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Developing resource materials, such as slide decks, tip sheets, checklists, toolkits, and practice guides; </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Serving as faculty for CLE-approved trainings, as needed; </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Ensuring compliance with NYS CLE Board requirements for training offerings; </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Recruiting, consulting and coordinating with subject matter experts, trainers, external partners, and members of the Family Court Practice Institute team to create training and publish practitioner guides and resources; </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Managing/supervising staff and overseeing logistics related to training events and activities; </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Identifying family court practice needs and differences throughout New York State; </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Coordinating with the Family Court Practice Institute’s Youth Council and lived experience group on curriculum design and content; </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Responding to identified training gaps through the development of training and development of tailored practice supports; and;</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Other activities as needed. </span></p></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong> The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice law in New York State (required) with substantial practice and training experience in New York family court (required), and possess a commitment to advancing justice for children and families through training and support of practitioners. The candidate must be an attorney in good standing in New York State and maintain this status for the purpose of serving as faculty for CLE-accredited training courses offered by the Family Court Practice Institute. Candidates must be skilled leaders and managers, able to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple partners across the Center, in the community, throughout the State, and nationally. Travel for training, collaboration with partners, and attendance at conferences will be required. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-time. Remote. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Position Location:</strong> New York </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Compensation: </strong> The compensation range for this position is $110,000 – $145,000 and is commensurate with experience.</span></p><p><span style="\"font-size:14px\"">The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.</span></p>
<p><span style="\"font-size:14px\"">At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.</span></p>
<p><span style="\"font-size:14px\"">Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.</span></p>
<p><span style="\"font-size:14px\"">In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></p>
