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The Legal Aid Society · 6 hours ago

Supervising Attorney - Wrongful Conviction

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $168K/yr

5+ years exp

The Legal Aid Society is a prominent organization providing post-conviction public defense in New York City. The Supervising Attorney for the Wrongful Conviction Unit will lead a team to ensure high-quality representation for clients challenging wrongful convictions, while also mentoring staff and engaging with the broader wrongful conviction community.

ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the WCU unit to ensure high-quality advocacy, including setting priorities, developing protocols, and making strategic determinations

Directly mentor WCU staff through regular one-on-one meetings, regular feedback, and annual evaluations to foster professional development and growth

Provide case and caseload supervision, including conferencing individual cases for strategic planning, managing caseloads and setting priorities, providing guidance on preparation for meetings with DA’s offices and hearings, and reviewing written work

Provide training on substantive areas of the law and related advocacy skills

Engage in strategic planning for the unit, identifying and implementing necessary improvements and protocols, and troubleshooting issues that arise

Engage with the Innocence Network and other stakeholders in the wrongful conviction community, preparing presentations, participating in panels and conferences, and advocating for reforms

Carry a small caseload

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

New York State Bar admissionPost-conviction representationCriminal lawInvestigative skillsLitigation skillsTeam leadershipMentoring skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

New York State Bar admission (or ability to waive into New York State from another jurisdiction)

At least five years of post-conviction representation with a preference for investigation and litigation of wrongful conviction claims

Demonstrated commitment to public defense, social and racial justice, and equity

Comprehensive knowledge of relevant New York State and federal law including evidence laws, criminal and constitutional laws, statutory interpretation, and ethical principles contained in the Rules of Professional Conduct

Excellent investigative, research, writing, editing, and oral argument skills

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with all members of the staff

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team with varying experience levels

Ability to challenge others to seek innovative and creative approaches to advocacy

Ability to create and implement effective communication plans

Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback for professional development including having difficult conversations and resolving sensitive employee issues

Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers

Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships

Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect

Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission and values

Mostly sedentary, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video

Requires occasional or frequent physical movement to perform essential job functions which may include, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, standing or walking for long periods of time, accessing small spaces

Will require travel within NYC and to prison facilities in upstate New York. May require travel out of state as well