The Legal Aid Society
Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Citywide Units
The Legal Aid Society, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice seeks an experienced lawyer with a strong commitment to public interest leadership, practice, and policy. This Attorney-in-Charge of Civil Citywide Units will join a dedicated team across all five boroughs representing NYC residents in areas including Economic Equities Project (Community Development Unit, Consumer Law Unit, Predatory Lending and Foreclosure Project, and Tax Law Unit), Education Law Practice, Employment Law Unit, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project, Family Law/DV Unit, and Health Law Unit. The Attorney-in-Charge will coordinate and support these units and supervise their Directors. They report to the Attorney-in-Charge of the Civil Practice and are responsible for the smooth operation of Citywide Units, oversight of unit grants, and providing legal and organizational leadership. The role includes Practice-wide management participation and maintaining relationships with legal, court, service communities, and funders.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities Legal Strategy & Oversight
Coordinate with the Law Reform Unit in the development of impact and/or affirmative litigation Coordinate with the Law Reform Unit in the development of advocacy strategies Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise implementation Provide oversight of pro bono initiatives
Program & Grant Management
Assist with fundraising for and development, implementation and reporting of programs Provide oversight on all grant reporting from Citywide Units Assist with planning and conducting citywide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces
Community Engagement
Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials and the courts Represent the Civil Practice and The Legal Aid Society in the community
Team Development and Supervision
Lead organizational and culture development for the unit Supervise and mentor Directors and provide support to staff across Citywide units Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service Respond to client, community and staff concerns Evaluate needs and identify resources to address the needs of Citywide units Identify, delegate, and document work responsibilities, roles, and procedures to meet the department’s mission Schedule employee hours, assign work, approve time off and remote work schedule requests following LAS policy Attend management meetings and trainings and utilize employment policies and guidance Implement management and supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace Supervise direct reports in setting performance standards, provide feedback, and issue disciplinary action as needed Identify and provide training and development opportunities and ensure mandatory trainings are completed Resolve employee conflict, complaints, and address union concerns with HR guidance
Professional Development and Other Duties as Assigned
Participate in continuous professional development Learn about forms of bias in the workplace and support an inclusive environment Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required qualifications:
Admission to NYS Bar 10+ years of legal work experience, including at least 5 years supervising and mentoring attorneys Ability to work in diverse forums Commitment to public interest law and civil legal services Commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform Commitment to addressing poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model Interest in exploring alternative approaches to legal practice Ability to work in and value a collaborative team model
Preferred qualifications:
7+ years of legal practice with specialization in relevant subject areas Excellent litigation skills and experience handling individual and group cases Grant-reporting and fundraising experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of various civil legal services practice areas Excellent oral and written advocacy skills Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback and resolve sensitive employee issues Strong interpersonal and communication skills for healthy working relationships Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and respect
Physical, Environment, Travel, and Other Duties Mostly sedentary with significant computer use and video meetings Travel within NYC across five boroughs
Salary and Benefits The salary range is a good faith estimate; actual salary varies by knowledge, skills, experience, and union salary steps. Salary Range: $182,000.
The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Please read more about benefits on the Careers page.
Loans and Education Benefits The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). New York residents may be eligible for state loan repayment assistance. For details, see studentaid.gov and hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs.
Work Authorization All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. LAS cannot sponsor employment visas or permits. Canadian and Mexican citizens may receive a TN visa support letter as applicable.
How to Apply All applications must be completed online via the career portal. Submit a combined PDF including: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample. For technical difficulties, email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discriminatory actions or treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, and other protected characteristics.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, and access to justice. We expect all staff to learn about identity, bias, and systemic oppression and to participate in efforts to dismantle bias.
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The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice seeks an experienced lawyer with a strong commitment to public interest leadership, practice, and policy. This Attorney-in-Charge of Civil Citywide Units will join a dedicated team across all five boroughs representing NYC residents in areas including Economic Equities Project (Community Development Unit, Consumer Law Unit, Predatory Lending and Foreclosure Project, and Tax Law Unit), Education Law Practice, Employment Law Unit, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project, Family Law/DV Unit, and Health Law Unit. The Attorney-in-Charge will coordinate and support these units and supervise their Directors. They report to the Attorney-in-Charge of the Civil Practice and are responsible for the smooth operation of Citywide Units, oversight of unit grants, and providing legal and organizational leadership. The role includes Practice-wide management participation and maintaining relationships with legal, court, service communities, and funders.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities Legal Strategy & Oversight
Coordinate with the Law Reform Unit in the development of impact and/or affirmative litigation Coordinate with the Law Reform Unit in the development of advocacy strategies Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise implementation Provide oversight of pro bono initiatives
Program & Grant Management
Assist with fundraising for and development, implementation and reporting of programs Provide oversight on all grant reporting from Citywide Units Assist with planning and conducting citywide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces
Community Engagement
Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials and the courts Represent the Civil Practice and The Legal Aid Society in the community
Team Development and Supervision
Lead organizational and culture development for the unit Supervise and mentor Directors and provide support to staff across Citywide units Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service Respond to client, community and staff concerns Evaluate needs and identify resources to address the needs of Citywide units Identify, delegate, and document work responsibilities, roles, and procedures to meet the department’s mission Schedule employee hours, assign work, approve time off and remote work schedule requests following LAS policy Attend management meetings and trainings and utilize employment policies and guidance Implement management and supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace Supervise direct reports in setting performance standards, provide feedback, and issue disciplinary action as needed Identify and provide training and development opportunities and ensure mandatory trainings are completed Resolve employee conflict, complaints, and address union concerns with HR guidance
Professional Development and Other Duties as Assigned
Participate in continuous professional development Learn about forms of bias in the workplace and support an inclusive environment Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required qualifications:
Admission to NYS Bar 10+ years of legal work experience, including at least 5 years supervising and mentoring attorneys Ability to work in diverse forums Commitment to public interest law and civil legal services Commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform Commitment to addressing poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model Interest in exploring alternative approaches to legal practice Ability to work in and value a collaborative team model
Preferred qualifications:
7+ years of legal practice with specialization in relevant subject areas Excellent litigation skills and experience handling individual and group cases Grant-reporting and fundraising experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of various civil legal services practice areas Excellent oral and written advocacy skills Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback and resolve sensitive employee issues Strong interpersonal and communication skills for healthy working relationships Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and respect
Physical, Environment, Travel, and Other Duties Mostly sedentary with significant computer use and video meetings Travel within NYC across five boroughs
Salary and Benefits The salary range is a good faith estimate; actual salary varies by knowledge, skills, experience, and union salary steps. Salary Range: $182,000.
The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Please read more about benefits on the Careers page.
Loans and Education Benefits The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). New York residents may be eligible for state loan repayment assistance. For details, see studentaid.gov and hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs.
Work Authorization All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. LAS cannot sponsor employment visas or permits. Canadian and Mexican citizens may receive a TN visa support letter as applicable.
How to Apply All applications must be completed online via the career portal. Submit a combined PDF including: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample. For technical difficulties, email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discriminatory actions or treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, and other protected characteristics.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, and access to justice. We expect all staff to learn about identity, bias, and systemic oppression and to participate in efforts to dismantle bias.
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