Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Citywide Units

Overview

The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice seeks an experienced lawyer with a strong commitment to public interest leadership, practice, and policy. This Attorney-in-Charge of Civil Citywide Units will join a dedicated team across all five boroughs representing NYC residents in areas including Economic Equities Project (Community Development Unit, Consumer Law Unit, Predatory Lending and Foreclosure Project, and Tax Law Unit), Education Law Practice, Employment Law Unit, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project, Family Law / DV Unit, and Health Law Unit. The Attorney-in-Charge will coordinate and support these units and supervise their Directors. They report to the Attorney-in-Charge of the Civil Practice and are responsible for the smooth operation of Citywide Units, oversight of unit grants, and providing legal and organizational leadership. The role includes Practice-wide management participation and maintaining relationships with legal, court, service communities, and funders.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Legal Strategy & Oversight

• Coordinate with the Law Reform Unit in the development of impact and / or affirmative litigation
• Coordinate with the Law Reform Unit in the development of advocacy strategies
• Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise implementation
• Provide oversight of pro bono initiatives

Program & Grant Management

Community Engagement

Team Development and Supervision

Professional Development and Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical, Environment, Travel, and Other Duties

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is a good faith estimate; actual salary varies by knowledge, skills, experience, and union salary steps. Salary Range : $182,000.

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Please read more about benefits on the Careers page.

Loans and Education Benefits

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). New York residents may be eligible for state loan repayment assistance. For details, see studentaid.gov and hesc.ny.gov / loan-forgiveness-programs.

Work Authorization

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. LAS cannot sponsor employment visas or permits. Canadian and Mexican citizens may receive a TN visa support letter as applicable.

How to Apply

All applications must be completed online via the career portal. Submit a combined PDF including : Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample. For technical difficulties, email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discriminatory actions or treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, and other protected characteristics.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, and access to justice. We expect all staff to learn about identity, bias, and systemic oppression and to participate in efforts to dismantle bias.

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