Supervising Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Supervising Attorney – Trial Offices

The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice public interest law firm in New York City, is seeking dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorneys for our Criminal Defense Practice’s Trial Division. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. If you are a motivated leader with a commitment to social and racial justice, equity, and public defense, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description:

The CDP Trial Division is the primary public defender in New York City, providing robust and experienced holistic, client-centered representation. As a Supervising Attorney, you will be on the front line, providing high-quality, zealous representation to our clients. Your duties will also include training, mentoring, and coaching interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators, as well as working closely with our social worker department.

Key Responsibilities:

- Providing high-quality, zealous representation to clients
- Training, mentoring, and coaching interdisciplinary teams
- Working closely with the social worker department

Requirements:

- New York State Bar admission (or ability to waive in)
- 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
- Knowledge of relevant New York State laws
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative teams and train individuals and groups

Salary Transparency:

The specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. The salary range for this position is $88,057 to $144,564.

Benefits:

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. Salaries for unionized jobs are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At The Legal Aid Society, we are committed to building a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. We value and embrace diversity in all forms and believe that our ability to achieve our goals depends on the efforts of all of us.

How to Apply:

All applications must be completed online. Please visit our Careers Page for current job postings and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email .

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more (specific details available upon offer)

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High-quality representation, training, mentoring, coaching, interdisciplinary teams, social work, active listening, legal research, case management, advocacy, leadership, diversity and inclusion, cultural competency, communication, public speaking, negotiation, teamwork, problem-solving, attention to detail

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.

All applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal. Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF.

Qualification and Experience 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, knowledge of relevant New York State laws, ability to build collaborative teams, inspire others to seek innovative and creative approaches to advocacy, and provide effective performance feedback and evaluation.

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