Supervising Attorney, Queens Trial Office

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public interest law is seeking a passionate Supervising Attorney for its Queens Trial Office. This role involves leading a dedicated team of attorneys and providing zealous representation to clients in criminal defense. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to social justice, mentoring, and innovation. Join a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing serious legal challenges. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their legal careers.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal defense and public interest law.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality representation to clients facing serious charges.
• Train and mentor new attorneys and law students.

Skills

Criminal Law

Legal Representation

Mentoring

Client Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Supervising Attorney, Queens Trial Office

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Position Description

Supervising Attorney, Queens Trial Office #24-297

Position Description

Supervising Attorney, Queens Trial Office #24-297

Kew Gardens, New York, United States

Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed

Jan 31, 2025

Job Description

The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice public interest law firm in New York City, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and passionate Supervising Attorney in our Criminal Defense Practice’s Trial Division in the Queens County office. The CDP Trial Division is the primary public defender in New York City, providing robust and experienced holistic, client centered representation to people facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

The Supervising Attorney for our Trial Offices are on the front line, providing:

High-quality, zealous representation to the clients of the organization

Training, mentoring and coaching interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators

Working closely with our social worker department

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

Observing hearing and trial, training new lawyers and law students, second chairing hearings and trials, and evaluating client services

Supervising Attorneys will carry a reduced caseload and work with newer attorneys as second seats on the matters

The ideal candidate is a motivated leader that values teaching and mentoring, innovation, and professional development and understands the vital role public defenders play in challenging systemic racism and oppression through direct in-person litigation of the people we are honored to serve

They will consciously create and enhance a diverse and affirming workplace culture that is supportive, collaborative, and affirming to our clients and colleagues

Other duties as assigned

Salary And Benefits

The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range: $99,444 - $163,507

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits.

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.

studentaid.gov

hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs

WORK AUTHORIZATION

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)

How To Apply

All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:

Cover Letter

Resume

For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email [e-mail].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.

Location

Queens - Criminal Defense Practice Office

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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