Description:

A 501 Non-Profit Legal Aid Provider Based in New York City, the largest social justice public interest law firm in New York City, has immediate openings for dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorneys in our Criminal Defense Practice's Trial Division in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. The CDP Trial Division is the primary public defender in New York City, providing robust and experienced holistic, client-centered representation to people facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
The Supervising Attorneys for our Trial Offices are on the front line, providing:

High-quality, zealous representation to the clients of the organization
Training, mentoring and coaching interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators
Working closely with our social worker department

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Observing hearings and trials, training new lawyers and law students, second-chairing hearings, and trials, and evaluating client services.
Supervising Attorneys will carry a reduced caseload and work with newer attorneys as second seats on these matters
The ideal candidate is a motivated leader that values teaching and mentoring, innovation, and professional development and understands the vital role public defenders play in challenging systemic racism and oppression through direct in-person litigation of the people we are honored to serve
They will consciously create and enhance a diverse and affirming workplace culture that is supportive, collaborative, and affirming to our clients and colleagues

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. Two post-indictment jury trials or five total jury trials to verdict preferred
Knowledge of relevant New York State laws including evidence laws, criminal and constitutional laws, statutory interpretation, and ethical principles contained in the Rules of Professional Conduct
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative teams, train, mentor and coach individuals and groups
Ability to inspire others to seek innovative and creative approaches to advocacy and to provide effective performance feedback and evaluation to encourage ongoing development