Supervising Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: The Legal Aid Society is seeking Supervising Attorneys for their Trial Offices in New York City.

H2: Join the Largest Social Justice Law Firm in NYC

Organization: The Legal Aid Society

Department: Criminal Defense Practice

Job Title: Supervising Attorney – Trial Offices

Location: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island

Salary Range: $88,057 to $144,564

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in public defense, social and racial justice, and equity

Requirements: New York State Bar admission, knowledge of relevant laws, ability to build collaborative teams and mentor others, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Description:
- The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice public interest law firm in New York City, is hiring Supervising Attorneys for their Criminal Defense Practice's Trial Division.
- The CDP Trial Division provides holistic and client-centered representation to individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges.
- The Supervising Attorneys will lead interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators and work closely with the social worker department.
- They will also carry a reduced caseload and mentor newer attorneys.
- The ideal candidate is a motivated leader with a passion for teaching and mentoring, innovation, and professional development.
- They will create and enhance a diverse and affirming workplace culture that supports and collaborates with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, zealous representation to clients.
- Train, mentor, and coach interdisciplinary teams.
- Work closely with the social worker department.
- Observe hearings and trials, train new lawyers and law students, and evaluate client services.
- Carry a reduced caseload and work with newer attorneys as second seats on cases.
- Motivate and inspire others to seek innovative and creative approaches to advocacy.
- Provide effective performance feedback and evaluation to encourage ongoing development.

Requirements:
- New York State Bar admission (or ability to waive into New York State from another jurisdiction).
- At least 5 years of demonstrated commitment to public defense, social and racial justice, and equity.
- Experience as a first chair in felony hearings and trials, sentence mitigation and advocacy.
- Knowledge of relevant New York State laws including evidence laws, criminal and constitutional laws, statutory interpretation, and ethical principles.
- Ability to build collaborative teams, train, mentor, and coach individuals and groups.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Salary and Benefits:
- Salary range of $88,057 to $144,564.
- Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more.
- Salaries for unionized jobs are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

How to Apply:
- All applications must be completed online.
- Visit The Legal Aid Society's Careers Page for current job postings and instructions on the application process.
- For technical difficulties or questions, email .

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
- Discriminatory employment actions or treatment based on race, color, size, religion, citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, and other protected characteristics are prohibited.

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Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more (specific benefits will be discussed during the offer process)

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High-quality representation, Training, Mentoring, Coaching, Social Work, Litigation, Trial Advocacy, Second-chairing, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaborative Teams, Ethical Principles, Collective Bargaining, Zealous Advocacy, Client-oriented Defense, Access to Justice, Excellent Representation, Technical Skills, Legal Knowledge, Professional Development, Innovation, Creativity, Performance Feedback, Evaluation, Union Negotiations

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Complete online application through the Legal Aid Society Recruitment Portal

Qualification and Experience New York State Bar Admission, 5+ years of public defense experience, Commitment to social and racial justice and equity, First-chair experience in felony hearings and trials, Knowledge of relevant New York State laws, Ability to build collaborative teams and train, mentor, and coach others, Ability to inspire and provide effective feedback and evaluation, Technical skills and legal knowledge

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