Supervising Attorney for Mental Health, Assigned Counsel Plan
Core
Provide oversight to 18-B attorneys advocating for clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in NYC Criminal and Supreme Courts, focusing on mental health issues.
Role type
Supervising Attorney (Mental Health)
Builds
Legal representation and advocacy for indigent clients with mental health issues
Domain
Criminal Law / Mental Health Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Mental health law expertise, case consultation, expert referral guidance, problem-solving court navigation, psychological defense instruction, forensic and mitigation expert management, CPL 730 and Mental Hygiene Laws knowledge, coalition meeting representation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide legal assistance and case consultation to panel attorneys; Monitor case activity to ensure adherence to best practices; Coordinate training on mental health law; Guide attorneys on utilizing problem-solving courts; Instruct attorneys in psychological defenses; Direct use of forensic and mitigation experts; Represent ACP at citywide and statewide coalitions
Seniority
Senior, supervisory IC