Supervising Attorney for Forensics, Assigned Counsel Plan

City of New York; All (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervising Attorney for Forensics to lead a team of attorneys in advocating for clients facing serious charges in New York City. This role offers the opportunity to provide legal guidance, monitor case activities, and develop training materials focused on forensic evidence. The ideal candidate will possess significant legal experience, including supervisory roles, and a deep understanding of criminal law. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the quality of legal representation for indigent clients. This role is perfect for those passionate about justice and community service.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Diverse Workforce

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Four years of legal experience with supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee attorneys advocating for clients in misdemeanor and felony cases.
• Develop forensic trainings and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Legal Assistance

Case Consultation

Forensic Evidence

Supervisory Experience

Federal Criminal Law Knowledge

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Four years of relevant legal experience

Job description

ABOUT THE OFFICE: Pursuant to Article 18-B of the County Law, the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP), in consultation with the Presiding Justices of the 1st and 2nd Appellate Divisions, has been providing quality legal services to indigent persons since 1966. All services provided by the Assigned Counsel Plan are funded by the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services and the City of New York through the Office of Criminal Justice. ACP provides compensation to private attorneys representing indigent clients charged with criminal offenses. Attorneys are assigned matters by the Administrator's office when a conflict exists prohibiting the institutional providers from providing representation.

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Supervising Attorney for Forensics will oversee 18-B attorneys advocating for clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in the Criminal and Supreme Courts of New York City. Under the supervision of the ACP Administrators and with significant latitude for independent judgment, the Supervising Attorney will:

1. Provide legal assistance, case consultation, and expert referral guidance to panel attorneys handling cases involving forensic evidence.
2. Monitor case activity to ensure attorney adherence to best practices.
3. Maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with relevant personnel in state and city agencies and with community-based stakeholders.
4. Develop forensic trainings and training materials in conjunction with the Supervising Attorneys for Training for ACP staff and panel attorneys.
5. Create and curate a forensic resource collection.
6. Track relevant legislation and developments in forensics to keep panel attorneys informed on the intersection of forensics and criminal law.
7. Attend citywide and statewide coalition meetings with community, government, professional associations, and related business entities.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and references.

Position Title: Executive Agency Counsel - 95005

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Four years of recent, full-time, responsible, relevant legal experience after admission, including at least eighteen months in a supervisory, managerial, or highly complex legal role.
• Must remain a member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

• Supervisory experience in a defender office, prosecutor’s office, or law firm.
• Knowledge of federal criminal law and criminal procedure.
• Substantial experience with retrieval, handling, analysis, and preservation of digital forensic evidence.

Additional Information

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement: New York City residency is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of New York is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.