Attorney Coordinator

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York

Family Law Attorney Coordinator coordinating Family Court and divorce case assignments in Rochester. Acting as liaison between Family Law Unit and other teams for effective case management.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,000 - $101,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the Family Law Unit by coordinating assignments of Family Court, divorce cases, or other cases to staff attorneys.
Ensures assignments are made accurately and efficiently in accordance with grant funding requirements.
Acts as a liaison between the Family Law Unit, Grants Team, and Finance Team to maintain balanced caseloads and monitor attorney allocations.
Assists the Family Law Director and Family Law Supervising Attorney with assignment of Family Court matters.
Reviews and assigns incoming referrals from Family Court and other referral sources.
Utilizes LegalServer to generate reports, review attorney caseloads, and identify cases ready for assignment.
Monitors and balances attorney caseloads to promote equitable distribution of work.
Maintains knowledge of grant-funded programs and ensures cases are assigned under appropriate funding sources.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admitted to practice Law in NYS;
3 years’ experience preferred
Experience in legal services, case management, court administration, social services, or a related field preferred.
Working knowledge of Family Court proceedings, including Family Offense, Custody, Child Support, and Paternity matters preferred.
Proficiency in LegalServer or similar case management systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to review reports, track allocations, and manage multiple priorities.
Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and spreadsheet management.
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and decision-making.
Commitment to social justice and a passion for serving underprivileged communities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work schedule
Paid Lunch Hour
Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
Up to: 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
96 hours of sick leave
48 hours of personal time
14 paid holidays a year
$600 per year internet stipend
3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
5% language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
Professional development opportunities
Paid Parking
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
$9,700 annually towards a single healthcare plan of your choice
$1,800 annually towards an FSA or HSA account
Paid Parking in a lot of your choice
$4,000 increase to current salary; raise differential increase to $2,100

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Hard Skills & Tools

Case ManagementCourt AdministrationFamily LawReport GenerationData TrackingSpreadsheet Management

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationCollaborationAttention To DetailSound Judgment

Certifications

Admitted To Practice Law In NYS