Senior Litigation Supervisor: Family Court Practice

Dcbar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CFR in the Bronx is seeking a Litigation Supervisor to oversee staff attorneys in interdisciplinary teams providing representation in Article 10 and related proceedings. The role includes supervising, mentoring, and coordinating practice areas, with strong emphasis on training, policy development, and collaboration with ACS and other agencies.

The supervisor will work with senior staff and directors to inform strategic planning, program development, and hiring decisions, while maintaining CFR’s

Qualifications

• At least four to six years of experience in Article 10/TPR family court proceedings or at least seven years representing indigent parties in related proceedings.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with organizational or program development, training, and ancillary proceedings (i.e. custody) is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, problem solving, and staff management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff attorneys of varying experience working in interdisciplinary teams with social work, family advocate, parent advocate and paralegal staff.
• Represent parents in Article 10 and related proceedings (Custody, Orders of Protection, Guardianship, and TPR).
• Coordinate case practice and attorney workgroup meetings; develop practice materials for CFR staff.
• Collaborate with family court staff and agencies (including ACS) to address substantive and operational issues affecting the court-based practice.
• Assist in strategic planning, policy work, training, and staff development.

Skills

Article 10/TPR experience

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Job description

CFR in the Bronx is seeking a Litigation Supervisor to oversee staff attorneys in interdisciplinary teams providing representation in Article 10 and related proceedings. The role includes supervising, mentoring, and coordinating practice areas, with strong emphasis on training, policy development, and collaboration with ACS and other agencies.

The supervisor will work with senior staff and directors to inform strategic planning, program development, and hiring decisions, while maintaining CFR’s