Supervising Attorney for Operations, Assigned Counsel Plan

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Office of the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) provides quality legal services to indigent persons, funded by the City of New York through the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) and overseen by the 1st and 2nd Appellate Divisions. The ACP compensates private attorneys for representing indigent clients charged with criminal offenses when institutional providers have a conflict. The MOCJ advises the Mayor on criminal justice policy and implements citywide strategies to reduce crime and improve system fairness. The Supervisory Attorney for Operations will drive operational excellence, performance management, and strategic activities for the ACP, working in partnership with the Appellate Divisions and MOCJ to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve ACP operations.

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 which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Plan Administrators to set and implement strategic goals, priorities, and policies.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ACP, including oversight of human resources, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of staff and processes.
Oversee the ACP Case Tracking System.
Guide the development and review of policy proposals, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Develop record retention plan and oversee its implementation.
Work closely with senior leadership to achieve ACP’s goals, and serve as a liaison between ACP, MOCJ, and the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS).
Assess needs and oversee procurement for ACP’s main, courthouse, and satellite offices.
Provide office management assistance.
Prepare and manage an annual ACP budget and coordinate with MOCJ to support budget analysis and maintenance.
Oversee facilities and technology for the ACP, ensuring efficient daily operations.
Attend citywide and statewide coalition meetings with community, government, professional associations, and related business entities.
Assist in the preparation of ACP compliance reports.
Represent ACP in meetings and court events when needed.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with relevant personnel in state and city agencies and with community-based stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.