The Legal Aid Society · 2 weeks ago
Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $164K/yr
3+ years expThe Legal Aid Society is seeking Supervising Attorneys to join their Emergency Response Teams in New York City. The role involves leading a team to provide legal representation and social services to low-income families facing eviction, ensuring effective operations and staff mentorship.
ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers
Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
Maintain a reasonable individual caseload
Develop impact and/or affirmative litigation
Assist with the development, funding, implementation, and reporting of programs
Coordinate intake
Provide oversight of pro bono initiatives within the office
Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
Evaluate office needs and identify necessary resources to address the needs
Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
Prepare and submit necessary grant-reporting paperwork
Assist with planning and conducting citywide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces
Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
Reinforce and maintain staff accountability
Train and mentor staff
Evaluate conflicting demands and prioritize workload
Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts
Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
Conduct community education, training, and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Housing Practice, and the Civil Practice
Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
Will consider full time and part time (minimum 3 days per week) applicants
Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual and group cases in various forums, including state and federal courts
Demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
Knowledge in various practice areas within civil legal services practice
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services
Demonstrated commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform
Experience working with vulnerable populations, including but not limited to seniors
Demonstrated leadership ability
Grant-writing and fundraising experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
Ability to work in a collaborative team model
Preferred
Minimum of three years of legal practice preferred
Supervisory, mentoring, and management experience preferred
Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required
Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience will be considered, but is not required
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid vacation
Disability
Life insurance
Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness
Company
The Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society is a legal firm that focuses on civil services, criminal defense, and juvenile rights representation in family court.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carla Palumbo
President & CEO
Twyla Carter
Attorney-in-Chief & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-06-13
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