Litigation Supervisor (Remote)

Ekspert Counsel; United States; Remote; USD 121,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekspert Counsel is seeking a Litigation Supervisor for the Family Defense Practice. This remote role, based from Bronx, NY, leads a team of attorneys serving indigent clients in family defense matters.

The position requires a NY J.D. and bar admission (or eligibility), plus 4–6 years of Family Defense experience or 7+ years in related public interest litigation. Supervisory experience is preferred, with a focus on strategic program development and high-quality advocacy.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to practice law in New York (or eligibility for admission).
• 4-6 years of Family Defense experience (Article 10/TPR matters) or 7+ years of Criminal Defense, Immigration Defense, Housing, Benefits, Mental Health, or similar public interest litigation experience.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong litigation, leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Commitment to serving vulnerable populations and advancing equitable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of attorneys.
• Provide guidance on litigation strategy, case management, and trial advocacy.
• Review cases and ensure high-quality client representation.
• Assist with hiring, training, evaluations, and professional development.
• Collaborate with leadership on program initiatives, policy development, and organizational goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Supervisory experience

Education

J.D. and admission to practice law in New York (or eligibility for admission).

Job description

Litigation Supervisor, Family Defense Practice

This is a remote position out of Bronx, NY

Salary: $120,500 - $144,700

Position Summary

A leading public interest legal organization is seeking a Litigation Supervisor to oversee and mentor attorneys representing indigent clients in family defense and related matters. This role combines litigation leadership, attorney supervision, training, and strategic program development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of attorneys.
• Provide guidance on litigation strategy, case management, and trial advocacy.
• Review cases and ensure high-quality client representation.
• Assist with hiring, training, evaluations, and professional development.
• Collaborate with leadership on program initiatives, policy development, and organizational goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to practice law in New York (or eligibility for admission).
• 4-6 years of Family Defense experience (Article 10/TPR matters) or 7+ years of Criminal Defense, Immigration Defense, Housing, Benefits, Mental Health, or similar public interest litigation experience.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong litigation, leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Commitment to serving vulnerable populations and advancing equitable outcomes.