Assistant Managing Attorney – Criminal Appeals Bureau

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

The Legal Aid Society is seeking an Assistant Managing Attorney for their Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) in New York City. This position involves overseeing the daily operations of the Managing Attorney's Office (MAO), supervising staff, liaising with court personnel, and ensuring efficient case progress. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience practicing law, knowledge of criminal law and New York State appellate procedure, excellent administrative and organizational abilities, and strong communication and writing skills. The salary for this position ranges from $110,000 to $125,000 and the Society offers a generous benefits package.

Job Title: Assistant Managing Attorney – Criminal Appeals Bureau
Location: New York City, NY
Organization: The Legal Aid Society
Department: Criminal Appeals Bureau
Practice: Criminal Defense

Salary Information:
- Salary Range: $110,000 to $125,000
- Specific salary offer dependent on candidate qualifications
- Unionized roles subject to collective bargaining agreement

Job Description:

The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) is seeking an Assistant Managing Attorney to help manage the Bureau. The Managing Attorney's Office (MAO) is responsible for handling the procedural aspects of the appellate practice, including case assignments, record acquisition, and distribution of cases to staff attorneys. The Assistant Managing Attorney will supervise MAO staff, liaise with court personnel, and troubleshoot issues to ensure efficient case progress. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to balance competing needs to protect clients' rights.

Responsibilities:

- Train and supervise MAO paralegal and support staff
- Oversee case assignments and record acquisition from courts
- Liaise with court personnel and assist with procedural problems
- Handle client inquiries and troubleshoot non-routine matters
- Engage in strategic planning to ensure efficient case handling
- Other responsibilities as assigned, including overseeing filing and supervising the Notice of Appeal project

Requirements:

- Admitted to practice in New York State or ability to waive in from another jurisdiction
- At least five years of experience practicing law preferred
- Knowledge of criminal law and New York State appellate procedure preferred
- Excellent administrative, communication, and writing skills
- Aptitude for managing non-attorney staff

Salary Transparency:

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package and salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000. Salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collective bargaining salary steps for unionized roles.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. The leadership is dedicated to building strong professional relationships with clients and understanding their diverse circumstances and needs.

How to Apply:

All applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal. The organization does not accept paper submissions. For technical difficulties or questions about the application process, please email .

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and prohibits discriminatory actions and treatment of employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Documents:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample as a single combined PDF when applying through the LAS Recruitment Portal.

Deadline:

Applications must be submitted by 3:00 PM EST on the date listed in the job posting.

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Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more.

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Supervision, Training, Case Management, Communication, Writing, Strategic Planning, Legal Research, Client Advocacy, Administrative Support, Leadership

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

Qualification and Experience Admitted to practice in New York State or ability to waive in from another jurisdiction, at least five years' experience practicing law, knowledge of criminal law and New York State appellate procedure, excellent administrative and organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, excellent writing skills, aptitude for motivating, training, and managing non-attorney staff

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