Staff Attorney, Discovery Unit

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States The Legal Aid Society Full time
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Discovery Unit

The Legal Aid Society is seeking a dedicated and passionate Staff Attorney to join our Discovery Unit. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting our trial attorneys in their discovery litigation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist attorneys, litigation assistants, and paralegals in reviewing discovery materials
  • Provide guidance on cases, technology, and best practices for reviewing discovery
  • Train attorneys, litigation assistants, and paralegals on how to use our eDiscovery platform, NICE
  • Maintain and run a Litigation Assistant Teams Channel to provide real-time support on discovery-related matters
  • Mentor litigation assistants in best practices for reviewing discovery
  • Train attorneys, litigation assistants, and paralegals in discovery law
  • Create and teach CLE classes on discovery-related issues
  • Develop new methods for cataloging and organizing discovery
  • Partner with attorneys to identify and analyze emerging discovery trends across the city and borough and develop litigation strategies
  • Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
  • Use discretion and sound judgment to help troubleshoot issues and resolve non-routine matters

Requirements:

  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • Five years of criminal defense trial-level practice with Felony certification under the standards of the First Department
  • Demonstrated expertise in reviewing discovery on a wide variety of cases
  • Demonstrated experience in assisting other attorneys with their discovery
  • Extensive experience litigating discovery issues in Criminal and Supreme Court
  • Deep knowledge of New York State discovery-related statutes and case law
  • Expert in computer, electronic data and file sharing software, word processing skills, Outlook, MS 365, and Windows
  • Ability to learn new software quickly and demonstrated proficiency in intuitively understanding technology
  • Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people and non-citizens
  • Extensive trial experience and a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the criminal justice system
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
  • Familiarity with the Criminal Practice LawManager System or other Case Management System
  • Must be able to work independently and initiate, design, and implement new procedures
  • Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and problem situations
  • Ability to work with managers, attorneys, and staff
  • Ability to balance and prioritize a challenging workload
  • Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
  • Excellent ability to provide training and support assistance for the Criminal Defense Practice
  • Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable

Salary and Benefits:

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Salaries for our unionized jobs are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please visit our Careers page for additional information.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The leadership of 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, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs.

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.

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