Supervising Attorney, 2nd Department, Assigned Counsel Plan
Core
Provide oversight and technical assistance to private attorneys representing indigent clients in criminal and Supreme Courts across NYC.
Role type
Supervising Attorney (Assigned Counsel Plan)
Builds
Quality legal representation for indigent persons charged with criminal offenses
Domain
Public Defense / Criminal Justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
legal case consultation, attorney performance monitoring, stakeholder relationship management, database management, complaint investigation, data reporting, performance standard compliance measurement
Preferred skills
CLE coordination, attorney recertification process management, coalition meeting representation
Technologies
case management and vouchering systems
Responsibilities
Provide legal assistance and case consultation to panel attorneys; monitor panel case activity for adherence to best practices; investigate and respond to complaints against attorneys; assist with database management; coordinate training CLEs; contribute to improvements in case management systems; respond to client and community concerns.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties