Litigation Supervisor, Youth Defense Practice, Bronx

Center for Family Representation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,500 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit legal organization in the Bronx is seeking a Litigation Supervisor to oversee a team of attorneys in juvenile delinquency and family court proceedings. The ideal candidate must have 4-6 years of relevant experience and a commitment to advocacy and organizational development. Responsibilities include enhancing staff skills in litigation, managing case practices, and collaborating with court staff. This position offers a salary range of $111,500 to $135,000 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four to six years of experience in Article 3 JD family court proceedings.
• Prior supervisory experience in youth defense or court systems required.
• Experience in organizational or program development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to five staff attorneys in family court cases.
• Develop staff in litigation and provide regular supervision.
• Coordinate strategic planning and program development with leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving

Staff management

Job 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 the YDP Director and Deputy Director, the Litigation Supervisor’s primary responsibility will be to supervise up to four or five staff attorneys of varying degrees of experience who work in interdisciplinary teams with social work, youth advocate, peer advocate, client coordinator and paralegal staff to represent children in Article 3 Juvenile Delinquency proceedings, Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS), occasional Youth Part cases and other related family court proceedings. 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, and provide regular, robust supervision. 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 Corporation Counsel or the Dept. of Probation, to address substantive and operational issues that affect a large court-based practice.

The Litigation Supervisor will work with the Director and Deputy Directors of YDP, 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 3 JD family court proceedings and/or related work within the criminal or family court systems, or other relevant advocacy roles.
• Prior supervisory experience, with prior youth defense system or other court supervisory experience required.
• 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.

Range: $111,500 (L4)-$135,000 (L14)

The salary for a Litigation Supervisor with four years of relevant work experience is: $111,500/year

The salary for a Litigation Supervisor with seven years of relevant work experience is: $118,000/year

The salary for a Litigation Supervisor with twelve years relevant work experience is: $129,900/year

Apply

Candidates should apply through CFR’s Career Portal.

Application Deadline:

Application Thought/Writing Exercise Prompt

In lieu of a cover letter, applicants should respond, to one of the following prompts:

Recently, the Raise the Age (RTA) statute has come under act by law enforcement leaders and some elected officials. The comments made by critics include that there are no consequences for juveniles who have their cases sent to family court. Others state that youth crime is increasing because of RTA. As a Litigation Supervisor, what if any response do you have to these arguments attacking RTA? Do you agree or disagree with their critiques? Do you have any changes you would recommend to RTA?