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Neighborhood Defender Service

<div>Overview:
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM (NDS)</b> is a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office located in Harlem, providing criminal, civil, and family representation. NDS Clients are represented by multidisciplinary teams. NDS is accepting applications for the position of <b>Trial and Special Litigation Supervisor with the Criminal Defense Practice.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The Criminal Defense Practice at NDS represents residents of Northern Manhattan who are charged with crimes and cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Clients are represented by teams composed of lawyers, investigators, social workers, client advocates, and team administrators. NDS also provides pre-arrest representation to clients under threat of arrest. NDS adheres to a client-centered approach to representation that emphasizes a heightened responsiveness to clients&rsquo; needs prior to arrest, while a case is pending, and after the case concludes. NDS is committed to addressing the comprehensive legal and social service needs of clients.
</div>Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Embrace NDS&rsquo; philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence.</li><li>
In collaboration with other supervisors, oversee the supervision of attorneys litigating hearings and trials, including establishing best practices for preparation and co-counseling;</li><li>
Establish and maintain systems for ensuring equity of opportunities for second-seating, other litigation, and trial skills trainings;</li><li>
Organize internal trainings on trial and courtroom litigation skills and facilitate external training opportunities;</li><li>
Supervise attorneys in special litigation roles, including the Special Litigation Attorney, Bail and Decarceration Attorney, and Forensic Specialist; including substantive litigation and issue supervision, as well as administrative tasks such as time off and timecard approval;</li><li>
Facilitate collaboration of special litigation attorneys with policy, outreach, data specialist and other staff;</li><li>
Assist with supervision of arraignments;</li><li>
Provide vigorous direct representation with energy and enthusiasm to residents of Northern Manhattan in Manhattan&rsquo;s criminal courts through a partial caseload of criminal cases.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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The ideal candidate:</div><ul><li>
Must possess a demonstrated commitment to criminal justice, indigent defense, social justice issues and the Harlem communities.</li><li>
Must possess a demonstrated commitment to holistic and client-centered defense.</li><li>
Must show respect for and patience with clients and colleagues.</li><li>
Must be comfortable providing and receiving feedback and critique in a constructive manner.</li><li>
Must have at least 10 years of experience representing clients in criminal cases and significant experience litigating jury trials;</li><li>
Must have experience cross examining expert witnesses, such as OCME criminalists, toxicologists, ballistics experts, medical experts, etc.;</li><li>
Must have experience working with defense-retained experts;</li><li>
Must possess a high level of organizational and administrative skills.</li><li>
Must be able to work cooperatively in a team setting.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Must have previous experience training, supervising, teaching or mentoring attorneys or legal interns;</li><li>
Must be admitted to practice in New York or able to seek admission pro hac vice;</li><li>
Bi-lingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
COMPENSATION:</b></div><div>
Compensation is commensurate with experience and is in adherence to the NDS compensation scale. The current range for this position is
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$109,143 - $173,110.</div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
SALARY RANGE BASED ON TRANSFERABLE EXPERIENCE</div></div><div><div><br>
10 - 15 Years</div><div><br>
$109,143 &ndash; 129,536</div></div><div><div><br>
16 - 20 Years</div><div><br>
$130,546 &ndash; 138,077</div></div><div><div><br>
21 - 25 Years</div><div><br>
$139,819 &ndash; 150,916</div></div><div><div><br>
26 Years +</div><div><br>
$153,690 (about $1k for each additional year)</div></div></div><div></div><div><br>
The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the CBA between NDS and the NDS Union, part of ALAA UAW 2325. Full medical and dental benefits, as well as other benefits, are provided.</div><div></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
How to Apply:</b></h1><div>
Interested applicants are required to <b>submit a cover letter and resume</b> through NDS&rsquo;s website at www.neighborhooddefender.org/careers. Applications <b>without a cover letter will not be considered.</b> Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Don&rsquo;t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NDS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you&rsquo;re excited about this role but your experience doesn&rsquo;t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.<br>
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The Neighborhood Defender Service is committed to creating a diverse environment that reflects the community we serve. NDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. NDS encourages people with incarcerated loved ones, formerly incarcerated people, people of color, women, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people to apply.</div><br>
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Min: USD $109,143.48/Yr. Max: USD $173,110.44/Yr.</div>

Trial and Special Litigation Supervisor, Criminal Defense Practice

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM (NDS)</b> is a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office located in Harlem, providing criminal, civil, and family representation. NDS Clients are represented by multidisciplinary teams. NDS is accepting applications for the position of <b>Training Team Supervisor with the Criminal Defense Practice</b>.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Criminal Defense Practice at NDS represents residents of Northern Manhattan who are charged with crimes and cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Clients are represented by teams composed of lawyers, investigators, social workers, client advocates, and team administrators. NDS also provides pre-arrest representation to clients under threat of arrest. NDS adheres to a client-centered approach to representation that emphasizes a heightened responsiveness to clients&rsquo; needs prior to arrest, while a case is pending, and after the case concludes. NDS is committed to addressing the comprehensive legal and social service needs of clients.
</div>Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Embrace NDS&rsquo; philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence.</li><li>
Design, implement, and manage the training of entry-level and lateral attorney hires on misdemeanor and felony practice Collaborate with other supervisors in the design and implementation of training related to trial, litigation and special litigation matters for training team members</li><li>
Supervise a team of newly hired entry-level and lateral attorneys representing clients accused of crimes in Criminal and Supreme Courts. Supervision includes conferencing cases, reviewing motions, mitigation reports and trial/hearings work product, observing attorneys in court and offering feedback. It also includes administrative tasks such as approving time off, ensuring appropriate record-keeping and file maintenance and monitoring caseloads,</li><li>
Collaborate with the Trial and Special Litigation Supervisor in the supervision of Training Team attorneys preparing for and litigating hearings and trials.</li><li>
Assist with supervision of arraignments when needed.</li><li>
Provide vigorous direct representation with energy and enthusiasm to residents of Northern Manhattan in Manhattan&rsquo;s criminal courts through a partial caseload of felony and misdemeanor cases.</li><li>
Facilitate collaboration of team members with cross-practice colleagues.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Must possess a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense, social and racial justice issues and the Harlem communities.</li><li>
Must possess a demonstrated commitment to holistic and client-centered defense.</li><li>
Must show respect for and patience with clients and colleagues.</li><li>
Must be comfortable providing and receiving feedback and critique in a constructive manner.</li><li>
Must have at least five years of experience representing clients in criminal cases.</li><li>
Must have experience litigating criminal cases at hearing and trial;</li><li>
Must have experience preparing cross examinations for expert witnesses, such as OCME criminalists, NYPD lab technicians, medical experts, etc.;</li><li>
Must have experience working with defense-retained experts;</li><li>
Must possess a high level of organizational and administrative skills.</li><li>
Must be able to work cooperatively in a team setting.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Must have previous experience training, supervising, teaching or mentoring attorneys or legal interns.</li><li>
Must be barred in New York State or able to seek admission Pro Hac Vice;</li><li>
Bi-lingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
HOW TO APPLY:
</b></p><p>Interested applicants are required to <b>submit a cover letter and resume</b> through NDS&rsquo;s website at www.neighborhooddefender.org/careers. Applications <b>without a cover letter will not be considered.</b> Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</p><p></p><p><br>
Don&rsquo;t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NDS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you&rsquo;re excited about this role but your experience doesn&rsquo;t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</p><p></p><p><br>
 The Neighborhood Defender Service is committed to creating a diverse environment that reflects the community we serve. NDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. NDS encourages people with incarcerated loved ones, formerly incarcerated people, people of color, women, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people to apply.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
COMPENSATION:</b></div><div>
Compensation is commensurate with experience and is in adherence to the NDS compensation scale. The current range for this position is $92,354 - $173,110.</div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
SALARY RANGE BASED ON TRANSFERABLE EXPERIENCE</div></div><div><div><br>
5 -10 Years</div><div><br>
$92,354 &ndash; 109,143</div></div><div><div><br>
11-15 Years</div><div><br>
$115,691 &ndash; 129,536</div></div><div><div><br>
16 &ndash; 20 Years</div><div><br>
$130,546 &ndash; 138,077</div></div><div><div><br>
21 Years +</div><div><br>
$139,819 (about $1k for each additional year)</div></div></div><div></div><div><br>
The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the CBA between NDS and the NDS Union, part of ALAA UAW 2325. Full medical and dental benefits, as well as other benefits, are provided.</div>
Min: USD $92,354.68/Yr. Max: USD $173,110.44/Yr.</div>

Training Team Supervisor, Criminal Defense Practice

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE</b> is building a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office in Wayne County and we invite you to join our team as we represent our clients with excellence. Building on 30 years of experience of providing high quality representation, we are expanding our efforts to bring the same caliber of representation to the communities of Wayne County. We are seeking entry-level attorneys, to include new attorneys and third-year law students. We are looking for highly organized, self-driven, and resilient individuals dedicated to our mission.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Criminal Defense Practice at NDS Detroit will represent residents of Wayne County who are charged with felony crimes and cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Clients are represented by teams composed of lawyers, investigators, social workers, client advocates, and team administrators. NDS adheres to a client-centered approach to representation that emphasizes a heightened responsiveness to clients&rsquo; needs prior to arrest, while a case is pending, and after the case concludes. NDS is committed to addressing the comprehensive legal and social service needs of clients while treating each client with dignity and respect.</div><div></div><div><br>
An Entry-Level Staff Attorney demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities and an enthusiasm for holistic defense. The ideal Entry-Level Staff Attorney is someone who demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities, preferably with a demonstrated commitment to public defense, or demonstrated experience serving marginalized communities in a social justice organization. At NDS Detroit, how we represent our clients is as important as individual case outcomes and our attorneys approach the cultivation of a positive office culture and the representation of indigent clients with equal rigor and commitment.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Embrace NDS&rsquo; philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence by providing vigorous representation with energy and enthusiasm to the residents of Wayne County.</li><li>
Engage in frequent court appearances and litigation, including arraignments, preliminary examinations, evidentiary hearings, oral arguments, trials, and sentencings.</li><li>
Interview clients and their families in the office or local jails, conduct legal research and write pre-pleading letters, motions and pre-sentencing memoranda on behalf of clients.</li><li>
Coordinate work performed by team members (investigators, social workers, client advocates, and team administrators).</li><li>
Work with cross-practice colleagues (immigration defense/civil defense/family defense) to obtain comprehensive legal outcomes for clients.</li><li>
Provide effective oral advocacy in negotiations, hearings, and trials in criminal cases.</li><li>
Work primarily at NDS&rsquo; main office when not in Court.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
The ideal candidate will bring:</b></div><ul><li>
A demonstrated commitment to criminal justice, indigent defense, racial equity and social justice issues and the Wayne County communities.</li><li>
Experience representing clients in criminal cases and knowledge of criminal procedure from arraignments to appeals (preferred but not required). Candidates with trial experience, particularly as lead counsel in the most serious felony cases, are encouraged to apply.</li><li>
A track record of strategically guiding casework, projects and/or relationships; applying good and practiced judgment; and routinely pushing through roadblocks to achieve your goals.</li><li>
Management skills and a coaching mindset.</li><li>
Doggedness and resilience combined with people and situation smarts.</li><li>
An ability to quickly build relationships across varying identities, income levels, races and ethnicities.</li><li>
A high level of organizational and administrative skills to handle a high caseload.</li><li>
Clear and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Enrollment in an accredited law school with a graduation date not later than May 2026, with the ability to take the July 2026 Michigan Bar Examination; OR</li><li>
A license to practice law in Michigan or in another state; and/or the capability of becoming licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan within six months. Experience in the criminal courts of Wayne County (and Michigan generally) are encouraged to apply.</li><li>
Bi-lingual (Spanish or Arabic) attorneys are encouraged to apply.</li></ul><div><b>
Compensation:</b> Compensation is commensurate with experience. Full medical and dental benefits, as well as retirement plan with matching contributions, robust time-off perks, paid parental leave and other benefits, are provided.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
The pre-licensed salary starts at </b><b>$78,794.69</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the CBA between NDS and the NDS Union, part of ALAA UAW 2325.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
How to Apply:</b></div><div>
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample with their application as one document, preferably PDF.</div><div>
For more information about NDS, please visit our website at http://www.ndsdetroit.org</div><div></div><div><br>
The Neighborhood Defender Service is committed to creating a diverse environment that reflects the community we serve. NDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. NDS encourages people with incarcerated loved ones, formerly incarcerated people, people of color, women, queer, transgender, gender non-confirming , and gender fluid people to apply.</div><br>
<div></div>
Min: USD $78,794.69/Yr.</div>

Entry-Level Staff Attorney - NDS Detroit

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Trial and Special Litigation Supervisor, Criminal Defense Practice

Training Team Supervisor, Criminal Defense Practice

Entry-Level Staff Attorney - NDS Detroit