National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Managing Attorney - Misdemeanor Defense Program
National Legal Aid & Defender Association, Syracuse, New York, United States
Managing Attorney – Misdemeanor Defense Program
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Managing Attorney – Misdemeanor Defense Program
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About the Position
Hiscock Legal Aid (HLA) is a non‑profit agency focused on providing legal services to low‑income individuals in Central New York. We are creating a new Misdemeanor Defense Program that will launch in early 2026 to deliver comprehensive representation from arraignment through final disposition for individuals charged with misdemeanors and violations in Syracuse City, including traffic court and problem‑solving courts.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of misdemeanor and violation defense practice from arraignment through final disposition.
Manage attorney caseloads, assignments, and workflow.
Mentor, train, and evaluate attorneys and staff.
Develop program policies and procedures.
Ensure high‑quality client representation and courtroom advocacy.
Build collaborative relationships with courts, stakeholders, and community partners.
Participate in budgeting, staffing, and reporting as part of the Executive Management Team.
Benefits
Excellent fringe benefits including generous paid vacation, sick, and personal leave totaling more than 30 days per year; minimum of 14 paid holidays per year; health, dental, life, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; reduced membership to the YMCA of CNY; $100 monthly parking/transportation stipend; reimbursement for bi‑annual attorney registration and other professional fees; and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Work‑life balance: Standard office hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with flexible summer hours and leave options.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Apply now to join our dedicated team and advance justice for low‑income communities.
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Managing Attorney – Misdemeanor Defense Program
role at
National Legal Aid & Defender Association .
About the Position
Hiscock Legal Aid (HLA) is a non‑profit agency focused on providing legal services to low‑income individuals in Central New York. We are creating a new Misdemeanor Defense Program that will launch in early 2026 to deliver comprehensive representation from arraignment through final disposition for individuals charged with misdemeanors and violations in Syracuse City, including traffic court and problem‑solving courts.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of misdemeanor and violation defense practice from arraignment through final disposition.
Manage attorney caseloads, assignments, and workflow.
Mentor, train, and evaluate attorneys and staff.
Develop program policies and procedures.
Ensure high‑quality client representation and courtroom advocacy.
Build collaborative relationships with courts, stakeholders, and community partners.
Participate in budgeting, staffing, and reporting as part of the Executive Management Team.
Benefits
Excellent fringe benefits including generous paid vacation, sick, and personal leave totaling more than 30 days per year; minimum of 14 paid holidays per year; health, dental, life, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; reduced membership to the YMCA of CNY; $100 monthly parking/transportation stipend; reimbursement for bi‑annual attorney registration and other professional fees; and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Work‑life balance: Standard office hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with flexible summer hours and leave options.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Apply now to join our dedicated team and advance justice for low‑income communities.
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