Litigation Supervisor - Family Defense

Litigation Supervisor - Family Defense

Nonprofit Legal Defense Organization

New York City Area - Hybrid

Salary Range: $111,500 to $135,000 per year, based on experience

Terrific Litigation Supervisor position with a nonprofit legal defense organization in New York City . The Litigation Supervisor will work within the organization's Family Defense Practice in Staten Island providing management to family defense cases, particularly Article 10 cases. The position will be part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team and will directly supervise 4-5 staff attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Work with interdisciplinary teams to represent clients in family court proceedings
• Participate in Article 10 termination of parental rights proceedings and other related proceedings
• Manage a caseload of relevant cases
• Assist staff attorneys in developing their litigation skills
• Work with leadership on strategic planning, program development, and improvements for the organization
• Coordinate case practice and workgroup meetings
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address any operational issues
• Manage and mentor a team of 4-5 staff attorneys

Qualifications:

• Approximately 4-6+ years of relevant experience in relevant in family court proceedings involving Article 10 termination of parental rights
• Experience supervising and mentoring legal staff
• JD required
• Experience with ancillary proceedings
• Strong teamwork and communications skills
• Critical thinker with excellent problem solving skills
• Experience with training, program development or organizational development a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to DEI work and the organization's mission