Team Leader / Supervisor

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

The City of New York seeks a Community Coordinator - 56058 to supervise the CAS Professional Staff and manage daily operations. You will mentor, train, and guide team members while coordinating drafting, filing, and documentation under ADA supervision.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in community work or related fields; or a combo allowing equivalent experience with at least one year in a supervisory role. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree and two years of experience in community work or related duties; or
• High school graduation and six years of related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education/experience with at least one year of related work.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and filing Certificate of Compliance/Automatic Disclosure Forms and Statements of Readiness under supervision.
• Drafting motion responses, subpoenas, and obtaining documentation from agencies, hospitals, and courts.
• Providing litigation support to ADAs.
• Assist with legal writing for CAS cases.
• Mentoring, supervising, and training new staff with the Director and Deputy Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Some law school

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Adobe

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks a well-qualified Team Leader / Supervisor to oversee and manage the daily operations of the CAS Professional Staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Drafting and filing Certificate of Compliance/Automatic Disclosure Forms and Statements of Readiness under the supervision and direction of an ADA.
• Drafting motion responses, subpoenas, and obtaining documentation from various agencies, hospitals, and courts.
• Providing litigation support to ADAs.
• Assist with legal writing for CAS cases.
• Assisting the Director and Deputy Director of the Professional Staff with mentoring, supervising, and training new staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• An associate’s degree or a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years working experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization.
• Prior legal experience preferred but not required
• Two-three years of prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Some law school preferred
• Basic proficiency in writing and research
• Familiarity with Westlaw or Lexis is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Discretion and integrity in working on highly confidential investigations.
• Familiarity with general court services
• Ability to communicate with court staff and judges effectively and professionally.
• Excellent time management skills Strong desire and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must have excellent organizational, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Adobe, (MS TEAMS and ZOOM)
• Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.