Supervising Attorney for Mental Health, Assigned Counsel Plan
Core
Provide oversight to assigned counsel attorneys representing indigent clients with mental health issues in NYC Criminal and Supreme Courts.
Role type
Supervising attorney (mental health specialization)
Builds
Legal advocacy and case strategy for indigent defendants
Domain
Criminal law / Mental health law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
New York State Bar admission, supervision of attorneys, knowledge of CPL 730 and Mental Hygiene Laws, forensic and mitigation expert coordination, problem-solving court navigation, psychological defense strategies, CLE training delivery
Preferred skills
Experience in administrative/managerial legal capacity, coalition meeting representation
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide legal assistance and case consultation to panel attorneys; monitor case activity for adherence to best practices; coordinate training on mental health law; guide attorneys on utilizing problem-solving courts; instruct on psychological defenses and trial strategies; direct use of forensic and mitigation experts; respond to client and staff concerns; represent ACP at coalition meetings
Seniority
Mid-level supervisor (4+ years post-admission, 18 months supervisory)