Deputy Director

New York State Defenders Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Defenders Association (NYSDA) seeks a strategic, collaborative, and passionate attorney to become its next Deputy Director. The Deputy Director will help chart NYSDA’s future growth and support the enhancement of public defense representation throughout New York.

NYSDA, a not-for-profit, membership organization, has been providing support to New York's public defense community since 1967.

Responsibilities

• Administration, strategy and leadership responsibilities.
• Supervision and program management.
• Advocacy on behalf of public defense.
• Collaboration with the Executive Director.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Policy advocacy

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

The New York State Defenders Association (NYSDA) seeks a strategic, collaborative, and passionate attorney to become its next Deputy Director. The Deputy Director will help chart NYSDA’s future growth and support the enhancement of public defense representation throughout New York.

NYSDA, a not-for-profit, membership organization, has been providing support to New York's public defense community since 1967. NYSDA’s mission is to improve the quality and scope of publicly supported legal representation to people who cannot afford counsel. NYSDA supports and enhances client-centered high-quality public defense representation around New York by providing training, publications, case consultation, and technical assistance for New York's public defense community through its Public Defense Backup Center, Veterans Defense Program (VDP), Public Defense Case Management System (PDCMS), and Public Defense Recruitment and Retention Program. NYSDA offers high-quality training to public defense attorneys, investigators, social workers, and other members of the public defense team. In September, NYSDA opened the Defender Institute, a multi-purpose center for trainings, meetings, networking, and other events in downtown Albany. NYSDA is a strong, stable organization with a budget of approximately $6 million and 33 staff. NYSDA will celebrate its 60th Anniversary in 2027.

The Deputy Director works closely with the Executive Director to carry out the mission of the New York State Defenders Association. The Deputy Director has significant internal and external facing responsibilities including: administration, strategy and leadership, supervision, program management, and advocacy.