Supervising Attorney, 2nd Department, Assigned Counsel Plan
About The Position
The Supervising Attorney provides oversight for Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) attorneys representing clients facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges in Criminal and Supreme Courts in New York City. Under the supervision of the ACP Executive Director/Administrators and with significant latitude for independent judgment, the role supports ACP attorneys’ professional development and provides technical assistance. The position oversees panel attorneys serving Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, with occasional travel to courts to provide on-site supervision. The ACP, established under Article 18B of the County Law, has provided legal services to indigent people since 1966. It compensates private attorneys assigned by the Court and the Administrator’s office when institutional providers have a conflict that prevents them from providing representation. The ACP is funded by New York City through the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice and operates with oversight from the 1st and 2nd Appellate Division Departments.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- Four years of recent, full-time, responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar.
- At least eighteen months of the required experience must have involved supervising other attorneys in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
- Must remain a member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal assistance, case consultation, and expert referral guidance to panel attorneys.
- Monitor panel case activity to ensure attorneys adhere to best practices.
- Maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with personnel in state and city agencies and community-based stakeholders.
- Evaluate ACP attorney needs and identify resources to address them.
- Assist with database management.
- Coordinate with the ACP Supervising Attorney for Training to provide CLEs addressing law and issues relevant to representing clients facing criminal charges.
- Participate in the attorney recertification process.
- Investigate and respond to complaints filed against attorneys.
- Contribute to efforts to improve the case management and vouchering system.
- Assist in developing reports and responding to data requests from city and state agencies.
- Work with other ACP staff to develop ways to measure panel attorney compliance with New York Office of Indigent Legal Services performance standards.
- Respond to client, community, and staff concerns.
- Represent ACP at coalition meetings, task forces, and working groups.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
