Assistant Attorney in Charge- JD Supervisor, Juvenile Rights Practice - Bronx, NY

Assistant Attorney in Charge- JD Supervisor, Juvenile Rights Practice - Bronx, NY

The Juvenile Rights Practice has an Assistant Attorney-in-Charge (AAIC) position with a strong focus on Juvenile Delinquency Practice in the Bronx Trial office. The AAIC should have a demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of juvenile justice within and strong knowledge of child welfare within an interdisciplinary model of representation and an interest in creative approaches to management and staff development.

The AAIC will work closely with the borough's Attorney-in-Charge in the overall administration of the office. The AAIC is involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations and works closely with the borough's Attorney-in-Charge to train, supervise and mentor staff. The AAIC participates in Practice-wide management discussions and decision-making and is responsible for maintaining relationships with other stakeholders in the legal, court, and service communities.

• Together with the Borough Attorney-in-Charge, provide legal and managerial leadership to the Bronx Trial Office
• Reinforce and maintain staff accountability
• Evaluate conflicting demands and prioritize workload

• Monitor and maintain high standard of representation and client service
• Provide direct representation in client service while carrying a caseload
• Respond to client, community and staff concerns

• Evaluate office needs and identify necessary resources to address the needs

• Analyze legal issues, lead and support legal strategy and supervise their implementation
• Represent JRP and Legal Aid in the community

• Provide direct supervision and training support to Juvenile and Adolescent Defender Practitioners
• Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
• Mentor and evaluate supervisory staff
• Develop skills and knowledge of staff members
• Other duties as assigned

• Supervise employee hours, assign work, approve time off, and remote work schedule requests following the guidance of LAS policy and procedures
• Conduct management and supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace
• Supervise direct reports in setting performance standards, provide routine feedback as well as coaching/counseling, and issue disciplinary action as needed
• Identify and provide training and development opportunities and ensure mandatory training is completed

• Participate in continuous professional development
• Attend management meetings, participate in management trainings, and utilize current employment policies, practices and guidance as provided by management and Human Resources
• Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment
• Other duties as assigned

• Admitted to the NYS Bar
• 5+ years of legal practice in child welfare and/or juvenile delinquency practice

• Supervisory experience preferred, but not required
• Minimum of eight years legal practice in youth and/or criminal defense is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to work in and value a collaborative team model
• Pro Bono, government, public service, and academic experience relevant
• Substantial litigation experience required

• Commitment to exploring alternative structures for legal practice
• Ability to schedule, assign, and manage work and resolve problems as needed
• Ability to manage the work including assessment of work processes and outcomes, gathering relevant information about the work, recommending alternatives, or elevating issues as needed
• Ability to clearly identify roles, responsibilities, delegate tasks, and hold people accountable
• Ability to create and implement effective communication plans
• Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback for professional development, including having difficult conversations and resolving sensitive employee issues
• Pursue continuous learning on forms of systemic oppression of marginalized identities and establish team norms and management practices using an equity mindset and informed by inclusive practices

• Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers
• Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
• Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
• Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission and values

• Mostly active and with significant time using a computer and…