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Litigation Supervisor
Nonprofit Legal Defense Organization
New York City Area - Hybrid
Salary Range: $111,500 to $135,000 per year, based on experience
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.
Salary : $111,500 - $135,000