Our client is seeking a strong and dedicated leader who can oversee a growing law team! The Supervising Attorney will be someone with exceptional leadership skills, a commitment to client advocacy, and the ability to manage complex legal matters while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
This firm offers:
- A competitive salary range of $92,556 - $140,464 based on level of experience as compared to a dedicated starting salary scale
- A very generous benefits and PTO package
- A wonderful work environment that encourages work / life balance and the chance to make a difference not only in the lives of your clients but also your teammates!
The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, review of legal work, and development and performance evaluations of Staff Attorneys and paralegals, specifically those addressing housing matters. The office assists clients who live in Westchester and Putnam Counties.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervise assigned case handlers in their provision of legal services over a wide range of practice areas; supervise support staff of paralegals and or administrative personnel as needed
- Handle cases, as needed
- Accompany case handlers to court and provide support in administrative hearings and litigation
- Ensure training and development of case handlers in matters of law and programmatic policies and procedures and grantor compliance
- Conduct regular case reviews with case handlers and provide guidance on maintaining complete case files; review closed cases
- In coordination with office Attorney in Charge (AIC), assign casework.
- Partner with and support the AIC in affirmative litigation, office management and program compliance
- Liaise with community partner agencies
Requirements and skills to be successful in this role:
- JD and member in good standing of the New York State Bar
- Three (3) or more years of legal experience
- Prior legal services/poverty law experience
- Prior supervisory experience
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Experience in landlord/ tenant legal practice area
- Strong organizational skills
- Proven writing and editing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible work attitude and enthusiasm for the mission of the firm
*After a brief probationary period, this position may permit work from home up to two days per week.*
If you are passionate about the practice of law and contributing to your community then we encourage you to apply today and call Career Connection Network for more information at (716) 630-7008!
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $92,556.00 - $140,464.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of supervising or managing a team do you offer?
- How much experience do you offer in landlord / tenant, public benefits, or disability law?
- Are you currently admitted and registered with the NYS Bar Association?
Experience:
- legal: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Poughkeepsie, NY 12601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
