Litigation Supervisor
Nonprofit Legal Defense Organization
New York City Area - Hybrid
Salary Range: $111,500 to $135,000 per year, based on experience
Terrific Litigation Supervisor position with a nonprofit legal defense organization in New York City . The Litigation Supervisor will work within the organization's Youth Defense Practice in the Bronx providing management to youth criminal defense cases. The position will be part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team and will directly supervise two staff attorneys.
Responsibilities:
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to represent youth in court proceedings
- Participate in Article 3 Juvenile Delinquency, Person in Need of Supervision, and other related family court proceedings
- Manage a caseload of relevant cases
- Assist staff attorneys in developing their litigation skills
- Work with leadership on strategic planning, program development, and improvements for the organization
- Coordinate case practice and workgroup meetings
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address any operational issues
- Manage and mentor a team of 2 staff attorneys
Qualifications:
- Approximately 4-6+ years of relevant experience in relevant criminal or family court proceedings
- Experience managing legal staff
- JD required
- Experience with ancillary proceedings
- Strong teamwork and communications skills
- Critical thinker with excellent problem solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to DEI work and the organization's mission
Equal opportunity employer.
