Litigation Supervisor, Family Defense, Bronx

Center For Family Representation•Bronx, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CFR is committed to providing robust supervision to program staff, and we have a need for a Litigation Supervisor in the Bronx. Under the supervision of borough Co-Directors, the Litigation Supervisor’s primary responsibility will be to supervise staff attorneys of varying degrees of experience who work in interdisciplinary teams with social work, family advocate, parent advocate and paralegal staff to represent parents in Article 10 and associated proceedings (Custody, Orders of Protection, Guardianship, and Termination of Parental Rights). Litigation Supervisors are responsible for helping attorneys develop mastery in all aspects of litigation as well as in reinforcing and building upon skills and values introduced in initial and ongoing trainings. Litigation Supervisors write professional development reviews, periodically coordinate case practice and attorney workgroup meetings, and from time to time, develop practice materials useful for staff at CFR. Litigation Supervisors also work with family court staff and staff from other agencies, including ACS, to address substantive and operational issues that affect a large court-based practice. The Litigation Supervisor will work with other Supervisors and Senior Staff as well as with the Director of Litigation, Director of Holistic Practice, Training Supervisor, Development & HR staff, and Executive Director to inform decisions on strategic planning and overall program development and improvement for the entire agency. In those areas, activities may include administration, hiring and recruitment, training, policy work, development, progressive discipline, fellowships, and appeals. All Supervisors are expected to demonstrate an aptitude for productive problem-solving, a commitment to CFR’s current DEI work, and a desire to contribute to the stewardship of CFR; this includes the ability to positively and productively contribute to the work culture at CFR in communications and work with staff at all levels, including progressive discipline if necessary. Candidates for supervisor also need to be well organized in order to work efficiently and effectively beyond their own caseload and to effectively supervise multiple staff with possibly varying levels of experience.

Requirements

At least four to six years of experience in Article 10/TPR family court proceedings or at least seven years of experience representing indigent parties in other related proceedings (i.e. criminal, immigration, housing, benefits, or mental hygiene).
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated teamwork skills.
Aptitude for problem solving and management of staff.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
Experience with organizational or program development.
Experience with training.
Experience with ancillary proceedings (i.e. custody).

Responsibilities

Supervise staff attorneys of varying degrees of experience who work in interdisciplinary teams with social work, family advocate, parent advocate and paralegal staff to represent parents in Article 10 and associated proceedings (Custody, Orders of Protection, Guardianship, and Termination of Parental Rights).
Help attorneys develop mastery in all aspects of litigation as well as in reinforcing and building upon skills and values introduced in initial and ongoing trainings.
Write professional development reviews.
Periodically coordinate case practice and attorney workgroup meetings.
Develop practice materials useful for staff at CFR.
Work with family court staff and staff from other agencies, including ACS, to address substantive and operational issues that affect a large court-based practice.
Work with other Supervisors and Senior Staff as well as with the Director of Litigation, Director of Holistic Practice, Training Supervisor, Development & HR staff, and Executive Director to inform decisions on strategic planning and overall program development and improvement for the entire agency.
Contribute to administration, hiring and recruitment, training, policy work, development, progressive discipline, fellowships, and appeals.
Demonstrate an aptitude for productive problem-solving.
Commit to CFR’s current DEI work.
Contribute to the stewardship of CFR.
Positively and productively contribute to the work culture at CFR in communications and work with staff at all levels, including progressive discipline if necessary.
Be well organized in order to work efficiently and effectively beyond their own caseload and to effectively supervise multiple staff with possibly varying levels of experience.