Supervising Attorney, 2nd Department, Assigned Counsel Plan
Core
Provide oversight and technical assistance to private attorneys representing indigent clients in criminal and Supreme Courts in New York City.
Role type
Supervising Attorney (Assigned Counsel Plan)
Builds
Quality legal services for indigent persons charged with criminal offenses
Domain
Public defense / Criminal justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal case consultation, attorney supervision, database management, complaint investigation, data reporting, coalition representation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide legal assistance and case consultation to panel attorneys; Monitor panel case activity for adherence to best practices; Investigate and respond to complaints filed against attorneys; Coordinate CLEs and assist in attorney recertification; Assist with database management and data reporting; Represent ACP at coalition meetings and task forces.
Seniority
Mid-level management (requires 4 years post-admission experience with 18 months in supervision)