Supervising Attorney

1 month ago

New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
Job Description

The City of New York is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Supervising Attorney to oversee the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) in the 1st Department. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to ACP attorneys, monitor case activity, and foster teamwork and communication among staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client services
  • Evaluate ACP attorney needs and identify necessary resources
  • Foster and encourage teamwork and communication, reinforce and maintain staff accountability
  • Mentor and train staff, advise and provide assistance to panel attorneys on all cases
  • Assist with database management
  • Monitor case activity to ensure attorney adherence to best practices
  • Attend citywide and statewide coalition meetings, task forces, and working groups
  • Represent ACP at meetings with community, government, professional associations, and other business entities
  • Maintain cooperative/supportive relationships with relevant personnel in state and city agencies and among community-based stakeholders
  • Oversee recertification programs
  • Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
  • Develop staff trainings with the Training/Continuing Education Coordinator
  • Investigate and respond to complaints filed against panel attorneys
  • Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to city officials and other key stakeholders

Qualifications:

  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • Four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar
  • Eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work

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.

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