The Legal Aid Society · 4 days ago
Supervising Attorney, Civil Training and Professional Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expThe Legal Aid Society is seeking a Supervising Attorney for their Civil Training and Professional Development team to assist with civil legal services-specific trainings. The role involves evaluating training needs, developing protocols, and providing professional development to various Civil Units, while ensuring high standards of representation and client service.
ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure accountability and maintenance of practice standards
Provide on-going training and professional development to the Citywide Civil Units (CCU)
Collaborate with CCU management to implement litigation strategies
Create practice advisories and trainings on new legislation and other topics relevant to clients
Develop and provide legal and management-related training to CCU management
Monitor the practices of attorneys after mandatory trainings to evaluate how strategies are integrated into practice
Assist in the onboarding and mentoring of staff attorneys, paralegals and volunteers, as needed
Assist in monitoring and maintaining a high standard of representation and client service
Develop skills and knowledge of staff members
Work with CCU and other Civil Practice administrative staff, as needed
Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
Work collaboratively with the Civil Practice Training and Professional Development team on major trainings and other projects as they arise
Attend management meetings, participate in management trainings, and utilize current employment policies, practices and guidance as provided by management and Human Resources
Conduct management and supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace
Provide support to the Statewide Civil Legal Services Training Center
Other duties as assigned
Participate in continuous professional development
Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Admission to NYS Bar required
At least 5 years of experience in civil legal services, preferred focus on one of the subjects of the CCU
Experience in a wide variety of civil legal services matters In administrative and judicial forums
Demonstrated commitment and experience in public interest law and civil legal services
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
Ability to work in a team setting including strong communication and follow-up skills
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage relationships and effectively communicate with CCU management team and other Civil Practice staff
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
Ability to schedule, assign, and manage work and resolve problems as needed
Ability to manage the work including: assessment of work process and outcomes, gathering relevant information about the work, recommending alternatives, or elevate issues as needed
Ability to clearly identify roles, responsibilities, delegate tasks and hold people accountable
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
Pursue continuous learning on forms of systemic oppression of marginalized identities and establish team norms and management practices using an equity mindset and informed by inclusive practices
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
Preferred
Prior experience training or teaching on legal topics preferred
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Proficiency in a second language is desirable, but not required
Knowledge of the intersection of diverse civil legal services issues preferred
Experience litigating cases in federal and state forums preferred
Experience advocating and appearing before administrative forums preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid vacation
Disability
Life insurance
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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