Family Defense Litigation Supervisor - Lead & Develop Team

Center-For-Family-Representation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CFR in the Bronx seeks a Litigation Supervisor to supervise staff attorneys in interdisciplinary teams handling Article 10/TPR cases (Custody, Orders of Protection, Guardianship, and TPR). The role involves developing litigation mastery, coordinating practice reviews, and contributing to training materials under senior staff.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in Article 10/TPR or 7 years representing indigent clients, with strong communication, teamwork, and staff-management skills; prior

Qualifications

• At least four to six years of experience in Article 10/TPR family court proceedings.
• Or seven years of experience representing indigent parties in related proceedings.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and staff-management aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff attorneys of varying experience in interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate case practice and attorney workgroup meetings.
• Develop practice materials and contribute to staff training.
• Collaborate with court and agency staff to improve the court-based program.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Staff management

Job description

CFR in the Bronx seeks a Litigation Supervisor to supervise staff attorneys in interdisciplinary teams handling Article 10/TPR cases (Custody, Orders of Protection, Guardianship, and TPR). The role involves developing litigation mastery, coordinating practice reviews, and contributing to training materials under senior staff.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in Article 10/TPR or 7 years representing indigent clients, with strong communication, teamwork, and staff-management skills; prior