Impactful Juvenile Justice Leader - Assistant Borough Chief

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York Law Department seeks an admitted attorney for the role of Assistant Borough Chief in the Family Court Division's Juvenile Justice practice in Brooklyn. The role focuses on leadership, supervision of attorneys and support staff, and ensures high-quality advocacy for youth and families.

Responsibilities include supervising and training staff, providing strategic guidance, maintaining a caseload, and advancing division policies while engaging with community partners and

Qualifications

• Graduates from an ABA-accredited law school, admitted and in good standing in New York, with at least five years' experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of delinquency and criminal law.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train attorneys and provide legal, strategic, and procedural guidance to attorneys and staff.
• Maintain an active caseload while reviewing attorneys' work and conducting courtroom observations.
• Assist Borough Chiefs with office initiatives, policies, and division-wide procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders and address juvenile delinquency issues in communities.
• Attend and/or present external trainings and staff meetings to discuss legal issues and changes to statutes and caselaw.
• Participate in performance assessments of staff and liaise with city and statewide partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Community engagement

Education

ABA accredited law school

Job description

The City of New York Law Department seeks an admitted attorney for the role of Assistant Borough Chief in the Family Court Division's Juvenile Justice practice in Brooklyn. The role focuses on leadership, supervision of attorneys and support staff, and ensures high-quality advocacy for youth and families.

Responsibilities include supervising and training staff, providing strategic guidance, maintaining a caseload, and advancing division policies while engaging with community partners and