Closing Date: 23rd May, 2024
Description:
A 501 Non-Profit Legal Aid Provider Based in New York City, the largest social justice legal services organization in New York City, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorney in the Criminal Appeals Bureau. The Criminal Appeals Bureau is the largest post-conviction public defender in New York City, annually providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 1,000 people with misdemeanor, felony, and homicide convictions. The Supervising Attorney is on the front lines providing high-quality, zealous representation to the clients of the organization. They work alongside staff to provide direct representation to clients as well as assist the organization in setting reform policies that better the lives of clients and communities.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead dedicated and dynamic teams of attorneys, who—along with paralegals, social workers and other staff—represent the clients of the Criminal Appeals Bureau
- Directly mentor, train, and supervise staff to foster professional development and growth
- Guide and monitor the productivity of staff attorneys and pro bono volunteer lawyers in all facets of post-conviction representation, including record review, issue selection and appellate brief writing
- Screen cases for potential issues to raise on appeal or in other post-conviction litigation
- Review and revise briefs in preparation for filing
- Carry a small caseload consisting of direct appeals, CPL Sec. 440.10 and 440.20 motions, Sex Offender Registration Hearings and Sex Offender Risk-Level Modification Petitions, clemency petitions, and other post-conviction relief
- Engage in strategic planning to increase the efficiency of CAB and ensure that clients continue to receive the highest quality representation
- Consciously create and enhance a diverse workplace culture that is supportive, collaborative and affirming to clients and colleagues
- Other duties as assigned
Required Documents:
Please submit these documents as a single combined PDF when you apply via the A 501 Non-Profit Legal Aid Provider Based in New York City Recruitment Portal.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed
May 23, 2024
Location:
Manhattan - Legal Aid Society Headquarters
Requirements:
- Admission to the New York State Bar or ability to waive into New York State from another jurisdiction
- Five years or more of demonstrated commitment to public defense, social and racial justice, and equity preferred
- Significant experience in all aspects of criminal post-conviction representation
- Excellent research, writing, brief-writing, and oral argument skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant New York State and federal law including evidence laws, criminal and constitutional laws, statutory interpretation, and ethical principles contained in the Rules of Professional Conduct
- Excellent interpersonal coaching and development skills
- Excellent organizational, case management, and strategic planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of attorneys with varying experience levels
- Ability to challenge others to seek innovative and creative approaches to advocacy and to encourage ongoing development by providing effective performance feedback and evaluation
