Director of Legal Training and Curriculum

About the role

The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking an attorney with substantial practice experience in New York State Family Court to serve as a Director of Legal Training and Curriculum. This role involves designing and developing training curricula and supporting practice guides for the newly established Family Court Practice Institute.

Responsibilities

• Developing training curricula for family court attorneys and other practitioners throughout New York State;
• Developing resource materials, such as slide decks, tip sheets, checklists, toolkits, and practice guides;
• Serving as faculty for CLE-approved trainings, as needed;
• Ensuring compliance with NYS CLE Board requirements for training offerings;
• 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;
• Managing/supervising staff and overseeing logistics related to training events and activities;
• Identifying family court practice needs and differences throughout New York State;
• Coordinating with the Family Court Practice Institute’s Youth Council and lived experience group on curriculum design and content;
• Responding to identified training gaps through the development of training and development of tailored practice supports;
• Other activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York State;
• Substantial practice and training experience in New York family court;
• Commitment to advancing justice for children and families through training and support of practitioners;
• Leadership and management skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting;
• Strong relationships with multiple partners across the Center, in the community, throughout the State, and nationally.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with a national network;
• Free basic dental coverage;
• Vision insurance;
• Short-term and long-term disability;
• Life insurance;
• Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA;
• 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $110,000 – $145,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid.