What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Attorney - Domestic Violence (DV) position at Legal Aid Society of Mid New York Inc?
EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
POSITION TITLE Supervising Attorney
PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Domestic Violence (DV)
OFFICE LOCATION Utica | Syracuse | Binghamton | Oswego | Oneonta | Watertown
HOURS 35 hours per week
SALARY RANGE $91,400 - $124,383 (DOE)
SUPERVISOR Deputy Director of Litigation Services
POSTING DATE February 13, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE Until Position is filled
ABOUT
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. Our staff provides services in the following, thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego. In addition, our Agricultural Worker Program services the entire New York State. Visit us at www.lasmny.org
MISSION STATEMENT
LASMNY’s mission is to provide free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal problems that impact the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and legal representation, we help low-income people stabilize their finances, protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, obtain access to healthcare, avoid homelessness as a result of wrongful evictions, protect the family home from foreclosure and increase household income. We also target specific vulnerable populations with our services, such as senior citizens, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans.
JOB SUMMARY
The Supervising Attorney, under the Managing Attorney of the office, provides leadership and supervision in supplying comprehensive legal services to eligible clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of how civil legal issues affecting low-income communities intersect with social and economic justice.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Supervise and provide support in the areas of matrimonial and family law and related civil matters to help survivors break the cycle of violence.
- Provide respectful culturally competent legal services to low-income clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy.
- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines while supervising caseload of supervisees and coordinate the periodic review of cases.
- Identify leadership development and mentoring opportunities for supervisees and train lessexperienced attorneys, paralegals, and/or other staff in their pursuit of career advancement.
- Engage in learning and becoming increasingly skilled in supervision that supports this vision.
- Create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for supervisees.
- Build relationships and collaborate with human services providers, non-profit organizations, community groups, and impacted community members as well as the courts, administrative tribunals, and the private bar to address legal problems within our community.
- Take responsibility for proper grant management requirements, program reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance, case closing, and compliance review.
- Maintain a high level of professional competence through attendance of training sessions, seminars and conferences and individual efforts to keep abreast of current developments in the area of poverty law and the application of an equity lens to client service.
- Prepare and file pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Independently manage a caseload.
- Maintain accurate records and statistics for the coordination of timely reports.
- Manage data related to grant reporting process.
- Accurately and timely record billable time and case notes in our case management system.
- Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel, community members, bar associations, etc.
- Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law.
- Keep up with knowledge of legal developments including completion of Continuing Legal Education courses.
- Participate in outreach and education efforts to reach community members, advocates, and service providers.
- Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as required.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Comply with all Legal Services Corporation and LASMNY regulations, policies, and procedures, to include but not limited to the Case Management Policy and grant based reporting requirements.
- Perform responsibilities and duties based upon department needs and requirements as assigned by the supervisor.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Law degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice in NYS or eligible for admission on motion.
- Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience required.
- Substantive experience in legal issues affecting low-income tenants.
- Experience supervising staff, including attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, is preferred.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving indigent community members is preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software and computerized legal research.
- Fluency in other languages a plus.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License or ability to obtain one if required.
Benefits
LASMNY offers a generous benefit package with a focus on work-life balance to promote a healthier work-life balance leading to higher productivity, creativity and overall well-being. Most benefits available date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental, Medical Waiver Program (if eligible), Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 403(b) plan, Employer Contributing 5% to SEP/IRA account, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, AFLAC, Sick, Personal, Parenthood Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Study Leave, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (18) paid Holidays.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Click on the following link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a870825d-c790-452d-9156-c0139ba5ed5c&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US
LASMNY’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Vision Statement
LASMNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our differences fuel excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.
Equal Opportunity Employer | Affirmative Action Employer
Fighting for Equal Justice for All | Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility.
www.lasmny.org
Salary : $91,400 - $124,383
