Hiscock Legal Aid Society · 13 hours ago
Supervising Attorney - Misdemeanor Defense Program
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expHiscock Legal Aid is a non-profit agency committed to promoting equal justice under the law, seeking an experienced criminal defense attorney to serve as Supervising Attorney of their newly created Misdemeanor Defense Program. The role involves supervising misdemeanor and violation defense practices, mentoring staff, and developing program policies to ensure high-quality representation for clients.
ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal
Hiring Manager
Gregory Dewan
Responsibilities
Directly supervising all aspects of misdemeanor and violation defense practice from arraignment through final disposition
Overseeing attorney caseloads, assignments, and workflow
Mentoring, training, and evaluating attorneys and staff
Helping develop program policies and procedures
Ensuring high-quality client representation and courtroom advocacy
Building collaborative relationships with courts, stakeholders, and community partners
Qualification
Required
Admission in good standing to the New York Bar
Demonstrated ability to mentor and train attorneys
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Commitment to helping people in need and client-centered representation
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Diverse economic, social, and/or cultural experiences
Preferred
3+ years of criminal defense experience preferred
A sense of humor is strongly appreciated
Benefits
Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal leave totaling more than 30 days per year
Minimum of 14 paid holidays per year
Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Reduced membership to the YMCA of CNY
$100 monthly parking/transportation stipend
Reimbursement for bi-annual attorney registration and other professional fees
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
Hiscock Legal Aid Society
Hiscock Legal Aid Society focuses on the fundamental right of people and legal assistance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gregory Dewan
Executive Director, President & CEO
Recent News
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2025-12-19
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