Otsego county children's law office available position: staff attorney

The Office of Attorneys for Children of the Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, in consultation with the Otsego County Family Court, is procuring a Staff Attorney for the Otsego County Children's Law Office located in Cooperstown, NY. The primary objective is to hire a qualified attorney to represent approximately 50% of child clients appearing before Family, Supreme, and Surrogate's Courts in Otsego County. Key qualifications include admission to practice law in New York State, with a strong preference for candidates possessing at least five years of substantial experience representing children. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing child clients and supporting the Senior Attorney in various legal proceedings where attorney representation is legally authorized. Interested applicants must submit a comprehensive application package including a letter, resume, writing sample, and three references by the submission deadline of January 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applications should be sent to John W. Kraigenow, Director of the Office of Attorneys for Children, via mail, fax, or email.

The procurement does not include any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The current contract indicates a previous award to Sarah E. Cowen, Esq. under Contract # S900037, suggesting this is a recurring position. The compensation package for this full-time equivalent position ranges from $125,000 to $130,000 annually, with the final amount dependent on the selected candidate's background and experience. This compensation includes payment in lieu of fringe benefits and is structured to be competitive within the legal market for child representation services. The contract term is specified as not to exceed five (5) years, providing potential long-term stability for the selected candidate. Prospective applicants can obtain a copy of the proposed agreement directly from the Office of Attorneys for Children in Albany, NY, which provides additional context and details about the position and expectations.