Supervising Attorney for Homicide, Assigned Counsel Plan

New York City, NY • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the ACP Administrators and with significant latitude for independent judgement, the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) of New York City, First and Second Departments, seeks an experienced attorney to supervise the Homicide Panel attorneys. The Assigned Counsel Plan Homicide Panel members represent indigent defendants, providing robust and experienced representation to more individuals charged with homicide than any defender service. The Supervisory Attorney for Homicide Panel Attorneys is to ensure that all those accused of homicide receive the best possible legal representation from the onset of the case until its conclusion.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar.
• Eighteen months of experience must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Responsibilities

• Work and communicate with Homicide Panel attorneys providing guidance and legal advice with respect to legal and forensic issues developed during the course of representation.
• Provide high-quality training, mentoring, and coaching of the Homicide Panel attorneys throughout New York City.
• Assist in retaining the best and most appropriate experts such as investigators, social workers, mental health professionals, DNA experts, Digital Forensic Analysts, accident reconstruction experts, medical examiners, and mitigation and sentencing professionals.
• Observe hearings and homicide trials.
• Evaluate client services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees