City of New York · 3 hours ago
Assistant Borough Chief, Manhattan ICSU
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $181K/yr
5+ years expThe City of New York is seeking dynamic leaders for the Family Court Division to support staff and strengthen community partnerships. The Assistant Borough Chief will supervise legal and support staff, ensure high-quality practice, and advance the mission of the Division.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and train multiple attorneys in all aspects of their work both in and out of court
Provide legal, strategic, and procedural guidance to attorneys and support professionals
Conduct regular case reviews, transcript reviews, and courtroom observations
Review and edit written work, including petitions, supporting depositions, motions, and Memoranda of Law, Objections and Rebuttals
Maintain an active caseload
Assist Borough Chiefs with office initiatives, administrative duties, and development/implementation of borough and division-wide policies, procedures, and protocols
Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders; maintain a consistent presence in Community neighborhoods to address juvenile delinquency and support Interstate Child Support matters
Support the professional development of staff through training, mentoring, and constructive feedback
Present at staff meetings on legal issues, practice updates, and changes to statutes and caselaw
Attend and/or present external trainings to identify emerging issues in practice
Draft, review, and evaluate annual performance assessments; develop and monitor performance improvement plans when necessary
Represent the Division at interagency meetings and serve as liaison to city and statewide partners including, but not limited to, NYPD, the Department of Probation, ACS, DSS, HRA, and OTDA
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience by December 2025
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in delinquency and criminal law and/or the Interstate Child Support Practice
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with court stakeholders, partner agencies, community groups, and diverse staff
Commitment to the mission of the Family Court Division and to improving outcomes for children, families, and communities
Preferred
Supervisory or managerial experience in Family Court or comparable settings
Investigation/Trial experience in juvenile delinquency or child support cases
Experience leading interagency collaborations or community-based initiatives
Demonstrated success in staff development and performance management
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
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