Litigation Supervisor, Family Defense, Bronx

CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION in the Bronx seeks a Litigation Supervisor to oversee staff attorneys in Article 10 and related proceedings (Custody, Orders of Protection, Guardianship, TPR). The role involves guiding interdisciplinary teams with social work, family and parent advocates, and paralegals to strengthen litigation practice.

You will coordinate case practice, conduct staff trainings, draft development reviews, and collaborate with ACS and court staff to improve practice and policy

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in Article 10/TPR family court proceedings.
• Experience representing indigent parties in related proceedings (criminal, immigration, housing, benefits, or mental hygiene).
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff attorneys in interdisciplinary teams and manage caseloads.
• Coordinate case practice, attorney workgroups, and staff training.
• Develop practice materials and participate in agency-wide strategic planning and policy work.
• Collaborate with court and agency staff to improve program operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Staff management

Supervisory experience

Job description

Description

CFR is committed to providing robust supervision to program staff, and we have a need for a Litigation Supervisor in the Bronx. Under the supervision of borough Co-Directors, the Litigation Supervisor’s primary responsibility will be to supervise staff attorneys of varying degrees of experience who work in interdisciplinary teams with social work, family advocate, parent advocate and paralegal staff to represent parents in Article 10 and associated proceedings (Custody, Orders of Protection, Guardianship, and Termination of Parental Rights). Litigation Supervisors are responsible for helping attorneys develop mastery in all aspects of litigation as well as in reinforcing and building upon skills and values introduced in initial and ongoing trainings. Litigation Supervisors write professional development reviews, periodically coordinate case practice and attorney workgroup meetings, and from time to time, develop practice materials useful for staff at CFR. Litigation Supervisors also work with family court staff and staff from other agencies, including ACS, to address substantive and operational issues that affect a large court-based practice.

The Litigation Supervisor will work with other Supervisors and Senior Staff as well as with the Director of Litigation, Director of Holistic Practice, Training Supervisor, Development & HR staff, and Executive Director to inform decisions on strategic planning and overall program development and improvement for the entire agency. In those areas, activities may include administration, hiring and recruitment, training, policy work, development, progressive discipline, fellowships, and appeals. All Supervisors are expected to demonstrate an aptitude for productive problem-solving, a commitment to CFR’s current DEI work, and a desire to contribute to the stewardship of CFR; this includes the ability to positively and productively contribute to the work culture at CFR in communications and work with staff at all levels, including progressive discipline if necessary. Candidates for supervisor also need to be well organized in order to work efficiently and effectively beyond their own caseload and to effectively supervise multiple staff with possibly varying levels of experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least four to six years of experience in Article 10/TPR family court proceedings or at least seven years of experience representing indigent parties in other related proceedings (i.e. criminal, immigration, housing, benefits, or mental hygiene)
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

• Experience with organizational or program development, training, and ancillary proceedings (i.e. custody) are all desirable.

• Candidates must have strong interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated teamwork skills, and an aptitude for problem solving and management of staff.

Salary

$120,500 (L4) - $144,700 (L15)