Attorney-in-Charge

Center for Justice Innovation•New York, NY

11d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking an Attorney-in-Charge for Community Justice Connect, a network of storefront centers providing free legal information, assistance, and referrals to people with civil legal problems. The program aims to address issues such as housing, public benefits, employment, family law, and immigration before they become court emergencies. It operates in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens and also trains community volunteers to assist their neighbors. Reporting to the Director of Civil Access to Justice Initiatives, the Attorney-in-Charge oversees development and execution of the program model, supervises Program Managers, and implements program initiatives. The role coordinates consistent, high-quality practices across the program, supports daily operations, and collaborates with civil justice partners, community leaders, social service providers, and government stakeholders. The Attorney-in-Charge ensures legal information is accurate and up to date, provides limited brief legal advice to visitors, stays current on developments across civil legal fields, and maintains systems for ongoing training and real-time information sharing. The position requires travel among offices in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, as well as evening and weekend hours. It is full-time, with a stated compensation range of $100,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

J.D. and active membership in the New York State Bar.
3–5 years of professional experience navigating New York City civil legal systems, such as housing services, government benefits, family justice, consumer debt, and/or immigration issues.
Strong leadership and managerial skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written, communication, and organizational skills.
Commitment to social justice and community empowerment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide legal expertise and guidance to Community Justice Connect staff and volunteers.
Oversee civil legal training for program volunteers and staff, including developing accessible educational resources and programming.
Serve as the primary contact for staff and volunteers on legal matters arising from visitor issues.
Provide brief legal advice to visitors on civil legal matters, including eviction proceedings, government benefits termination proceedings, Article 78 proceedings, child support, and custody proceedings.
Collaborate with Housing Justice Initiatives to develop and implement housing strategies that advance community-based access to justice.
Facilitate discussions with program staff to identify funding sources and develop and coordinate new initiatives.
Ensure program sites meet or exceed program goals.
Work with leadership on strategic planning and implementation of new programming.
Oversee the day-to-day budget by establishing quarterly and yearly budget goals.
Develop and maintain relationships with funders, government officials, community stakeholders, and Center program leadership.
Develop and maintain a program-wide marketing strategy, including social media, in collaboration with the CJI Communications team.
Ensure program staff provide high-quality services to participants across sites.
Oversee program performance initiatives, including coordinating research, planning, and reporting activities with the DAAR team.
Assist the Center’s Development team with grant management and writing, funder reporting, and opportunities for new initiatives.
Develop procedures and protocols to track and meet program deliverables.
Directly supervise Program Managers at the Jamaica, Brooklyn, and South Bronx sites.
Support Program Managers with operational responsibilities, including their direct supervision of Program Associates and volunteers.
Oversee the quality of program data and materials, and refine workflows and case processing when needed.
Work with stakeholders to ensure smooth program operations.
Develop and implement strategies to improve program-wide cohesiveness and interdepartmental communication.
Undertake other duties assigned by organizational leadership and assist with other Center administrative and leadership responsibilities as needed.