Careers
Why work at The Children’s Law Center?
The Children’s Law Center (CLC) is the first and only nonprofit legal organization in NYC dedicated to representing children in contested custody, domestic violence, visitation and guardianship proceedings in Family Court. Our work shapes the lives of young clients in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island—making sure every child has a voice in the legal system and decisions that will affect their lives.
Our attorneys, social workers, and client services teams work collaboratively from our offices in downtown Brooklyn, steps away from the court. Together, we empower our clients in court and in the community.
Open Positions
If you would like to work at the Children’s Law Center, please look through our open postings or on Idealist. If there are no open positions, please feel free to drop us a line in the contact form with a link to your resume.
“I enjoy the opportunity to make a difference in two ways: in individual children’s lives by influencing the attitudes of judges that consider these issues daily, and by helping to make reported law in the areas which we litigate.”
Our Team
We believe in the power of teamwork. Our interdisciplinary model allows staff to provide children with high quality legal representation, holistic support, and advocacy beyond the courtroom.
Such advocacy helps young people have a say in their own lives, cope with the challenging, changing world we live in, and heal from traumas associated with family dissolution, domestic violence, mental health issues, and institutional disinvestment.
We pride ourselves on our passionate and dedicated staff. We are people who are committed to excellence and care – and impacting children’s lives for the better across the city of New York.
Legal
- Trial
- Appellate
- Paralegal
Social Work
- Client Assessments
- Referrals
- Paralegal
Operations
- Administration
- Data
- Case Preparation
How we’d fit together
Our values
- Child-Centered Advocacy – Every child deserves to be heard.
- Commitment to Equity – We serve NYC’s most vulnerable communities.
- Holistic Support – We pair legal advocacy with social work.
- Systemic Change – We fight for more resources for children and a more just family court system
At CLC, you will have:
- Meaningful work that directly impacts children’s lives
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
Professional growth through mentorship & training - A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Investing in your future
At CLC, we believe in continuous learning and guidance.
Through peer-to-peer mentorship, leadership opportunities, connecting with executives, training, and continuing legal education, we seek to cultivate all members of our teams so they can realize their career goals. We aim to make sure everyone is recognized for their exceptional work, leadership, and advancement of CLC’s mission.
This is a work culture that prioritizes collaboration, communication, and celebration!
Volunteer with us
We would love to work with new volunteers and partners! We work with law firms, law students and community advocates who would like to give their time and expertise to pro-bono work, internships, and other volunteer opportunities.
Intern with us
If you’re looking into a career in public interest, interning at The Children’s Law Center is a great way to scope out the field in family law and child advocacy. We recruit interns for the summer and academic year in legal, social work, and nonprofit administration tracks.
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