Supervising Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

The Legal Aid Society, a leading social justice public interest law firm in New York City, is seeking Supervising Attorneys for their Criminal Defense Practice’s Trial Division. These positions are available in various locations throughout the city, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. The Supervising Attorneys will provide high-quality, zealous representation to clients, as well as training, mentoring, and coaching to interdisciplinary teams. They will also work closely with the social worker department. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to public defense, social and racial justice, and equity, as well as at least 5 years of experience as a first chair in felony hearings and trials. A New York State Bar admission is required, and knowledge of relevant state laws is preferred. The salary range for this position is $88,057 to $144,564, and the Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discriminatory employment actions. Applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal.

Job Title: Supervising Attorney – Trial Offices

Location: Various locations throughout New York City

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

Organization: The Legal Aid Society

Practice Area: Criminal Defense

Experience Required: At least 5 years of demonstrated commitment to public defense, social and racial justice, and equity

Responsibilities:

- Provide high-quality, zealous representation to clients of The Legal Aid Society
- Train, mentor, and coach interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators
- Work closely with the social worker department
- Observe hearings and trials, train new lawyers and law students, second-chair hearings and trials, and evaluate client services
- Carry a reduced caseload and work with newer attorneys as second seats on cases
- Create and enhance a diverse and affirming workplace culture
- Build collaborative teams, train, mentor, and coach individuals and groups
- 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 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
- Ability to build collaborative teams and train, mentor, and coach individuals and groups
- Ability to inspire others and provide effective performance feedback and evaluation

Salary Transparency:

- The specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications
- Salary range for this position: $88,057 to $144,564

Salary and Benefits:

- Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance
- Salaries for unionized jobs are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants upon offer

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

- Committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation
- Dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each client and understanding their diverse circumstances and needs
- Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us

How to Apply:

- All applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal
- Technical difficulties or questions can be directed to

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer:

- Prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants 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.

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

Zealous representation, training, mentoring, coaching, interdisciplinary teamwork, social work, observation, trial advocacy, second-chairing, case management, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, excellent representation, leadership, communication, time management, legal research, negotiation, public speaking, cultural competency, empathy, adaptability, problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail.

All applications must be completed online via the LAS Recruitment Portal. Submit a single combined PDF document including cover letter and resume.

Qualification and Experience New York State Bar admission, at least 5 years of demonstrated commitment to public defense and social justice, experience as a first chair in felony hearings and trials, knowledge of relevant New York State laws, ability to build collaborative teams, inspire others, and provide effective performance feedback.

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