Neighborhood Defender Service · 6 months ago
Managing Attorney, Civil Defense Practice
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expThe Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) is a community-based public defense office that provides civil, criminal, and family representation. They are seeking a Managing Attorney for the Civil Defense Practice, responsible for managing the Collateral Consequences Team and community intake, while ensuring high-quality legal services and collaboration across practices.
CharityLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
With enthusiasm for and commitment to providing the highest quality, client-centered legal services to existing NDS criminal, family, or immigration clients with collateral civil legal issues, be primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Collateral Consequences Team staff and our internal referral processes
Manage and further develop NDS’s Community Intake for members of the Northern Manhattan community facing civil legal issues, with an emphasis on issues arising from interactions with the criminal and family court systems
Collaborate with management across NDS practices and administration to develop systems and procedures and promote practice and organizational goals
Support staff in the provision of client-centered representation including through identifying and providing resources, professional development opportunities, and trainings; monitoring and responding to important practice-related changes; and responding to client concerns and ethical questions
Set expectations for and provide direct supervision and support to Supervising Attorneys, Community Intake staff, and certain specialist positions, including our Education Attorney
Identify and engage with funders, including through responding to Requests for Proposals and maintaining relationships with funding sources
Oversee compliance with contractual obligations including through the oversight of data input and reporting
Collaborate with union delegates, respond to union concerns, and participate in overseeing labor relations within NDS
Facilitate and coordinate the hiring and onboarding of new staff and engage with human resources on matters of staff concern
Represent NDS and the Civil Defense Practice in coalitions and in communication with community organizations and other stakeholders on policy matters and other issues impacting clients and service delivery
Qualification
Required
A demonstrated commitment to social justice issues and experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds
J.D. Degree and admission to practice law in New York State or eligible for admission
At least five years of experience providing direct services to low-income clients facing eviction in housing court and/or civil collateral consequences of contact with the criminal and family court systems
A comprehensive knowledge of and experience practicing in at least two of the substantive legal areas covered by the Civil Defense Practice New York state housing law, employment law, public benefits access, education law, other re-entry and criminal record matters, property/forfeiture, and police misconduct
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Deep commitment to advancing equity within organizational spaces
Benefits
Full medical and dental benefits
Other benefits
Company
Neighborhood Defender Service
Neighborhood Defender Service offers family, criminal, civil, immigration defense, and youth law services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrea Bridgewater
Chief Operating Officer
Shannon Anglero
Chief Advancement Officer
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