Director of Enrollment and Recertification, Assigned Counsel Plan
Core
Manage the onboarding of new panel attorneys and the annual recertification process for existing attorneys in the Assigned Counsel Plan to ensure they are certified to represent indigent clients in criminal cases.
Role type
Senior administrative program manager (legal services)
Builds
The Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) providing legal representation to indigent persons in New York City
Domain
Public sector / Criminal justice administration
Required skills
Program administration, attorney certification management, stakeholder coordination, process improvement, data tracking, report writing, training delivery, compliance monitoring
Preferred skills
Legal community outreach, online portal development, workgroup facilitation
Technologies
Billing and case management systems, online application portals
Responsibilities
Oversee attorney certification from application through certification; coordinate with Bar Association and screening committees; conduct outreach to the legal community; follow up with applicants; advise applicants on application status; notify certified attorneys of onboarding; train newly certified attorneys on systems; plan and execute annual recertification; maintain certification files; research attorney compliance with state standards; assess and report on certification process strengths and weaknesses; participate in workgroups to improve processes.
