supervising attorney

Maryland Legal Aid

<div><p><b>Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)</b> advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change.</p><p>
Since 1911, Maryland Legal Aid<b> </b>has provided high-quality legal aid to vulnerable, low-income people and communities &ndash; helping to remedy their civil legal issues and become empowered to overcome challenges, achieve stability and independence, and reach their goals. MLA also identifies and seeks to remedy systemic barriers. MLA&rsquo;s core work includes eviction and foreclosure prevention, family law, children&rsquo;s rights, consumer protection, securing public benefits, and access to healthcare. MLA advocates operate primarily through the courts, via individual representation of indigent clients, but also engage in impact litigation, public communication and outreach, and policy advocacy.</p><p>
Through this holistic approach, Maryland Legal Aid serves to amplify the voices of tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders each year and seeks to be a leader in the legal services field nationwide.</p><p><b>
JOB SUMMARY</b></p><p>
MLA announces an immediate opening for a full-time Supervising Attorney position in the Montgomery County office located in Rockville, MD. The Supervising Attorney is assigned to a unit or office to assist the Chief Attorney in managing the office and/or a specialized unit. The Supervising Attorney is responsible with the Chief Attorney for planning the work of the office/unit, implementing the priorities, assigning work, hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff to ensure high-quality legal representation.</p><p><b>
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><ul><li>
Plan and assign the legal work of the office/unit in consultation with the Chief Attorney.</li><li>
Develop and evaluate strategies to accomplish the work of the office/unit.</li><li>
Supervise attorneys and paralegals, and, where applicable, manage clerical employees.</li><li>
Monitor substantive legal work and provide consultation and advice to staff attorneys and paralegals.</li><li>
Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys.</li><li>
Assign cases and tasks to the attorney(s)/paralegal(s).</li><li>
Implement a case management system for the supervisees.</li><li>
Monitor and supervise case handling of persons supervised and direct appropriate action to ensure quality representation.</li><li>
Develop a leadership role in legal services organizations, bar associations, and community groups.</li><li>
Identify, develop, and implement advocacy strategies for systemic legal problems.</li><li>
Ensure grant compliance and prepare and draft required grant funder reports.</li><li>
Screen and interview candidates for employment and effectively recommend hiring decisions.</li><li>
Train, coach, and develop staff.</li><li>
Assume the duties of the Chief Attorney when the Chief Attorney is absent for any reason.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position's essential functions.</li></ul><p><b>
QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in the State of Maryland. Out-of-State attorneys must be able and available to take the next scheduled bar exam following the date of employment. Federally Barred Attorneys are desirable.</li><li>
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.</li><li>
Knowledge of principles of civil law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.</li><li>
Excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to provide quality legal advocacy and representation for low-income, diverse client base.</li><li>
Prior experience and/or interest in public-interest litigation or providing nonprofit legal services is a plus.</li></ul><p><b>
Salary &amp; Benefits</b></p><p>
The current salary range is $96,000 - $110,000. In addition, MLA provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan that includes employer contributions, 2 weeks paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, a hybrid work arrangement, and more.</p><p><b>
Additional Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Cover letter and writing sample required of all applicants.</li><li>
References will be required at the time of the final interview.</li></ul><p><b>
Commitment to Equal Opportunity</b></p><p>
Maryland Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, reflective of our core values, for all employees.</p></div>

Supervising Attorney

prospanceinc

<p><b>Position:</b> Supervising Attorney</p><p><b>Overview:</b><br/>Seeking an experienced Supervising Attorney to lead a legal team serving financial institutions (mortgage lenders, servicers, banks, investors). The role combines legal expertise with operational leadership to ensure compliance and manage foreclosure and related litigation.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Lead and supervise attorneys, managers, and paralegals.</li><li>Ensure compliance with FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and investor requirements.</li><li>Oversee foreclosure and civil litigation, case strategy, and risk management.</li><li>Manage departmental P&amp;L, policies, and performance goals.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams (Bankruptcy, Litigation, Title, REO, HR, Accounting, IT).</li><li>Attend mediations, hearings, and trials.</li><li>Support business development, marketing, and client engagement.</li><li>Represent the department through presentations, articles, and trade associations.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>JD from accredited law school; licensed in Alabama (GA/TN preferred).</li><li>8+ years of litigation experience (foreclosure, bankruptcy, title, evictions, REO).</li><li>Proven leadership and P&amp;L management experience.</li><li>Expertise in mortgage litigation and compliance.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $100,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year</p><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Los Angeles City Attorney

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>About Us</b></p>
<p>The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.</p>
<p>Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.
</p><p>We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.</p>
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</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>The Police Litigation Unit (PLU) defends the City and individual LAPD officers in civil lawsuits brought under federal law (typically 42 USC &sect; 1983) and state tort law. Cases involve allegations of constitutional violations of the 1st, 4th, and 14th Amendments, claims of excessive force, false arrest, illegal search and seizure, or other violations of civil rights. In addition to trying cases, trial attorneys are responsible for all pretrial phases of litigation, including law and motion, depositions and discovery, mediation, and frequent interaction with LAPD personnel. Litigation is primarily in the United States District Court and California Superior Courts.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties and Responsibilities
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><div>The Supervising Attorney will work on all aspects of case management and the administration and operation of PLU, to assure that the City&rsquo;s interests are effectively represented. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</div><br>
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Participating in the daily oversight, supervision, and mentoring of attorneys, paralegals, and staff, assisting with case management and trial strategy, regularly providing hands-on and in-person support, guidance, and feedback to all employees in PLU, and ensuring appropriate staffing assignments</li><li>
Assisting attorneys with, and personally handling, when necessary, settlement conferences, mediations, motions, depositions, trials, and other court proceedings.</li><li>
Meeting regularly with the Branch Chief, Assistant Branch Chief, Chief Deputy, City Attorney, and other Executive Office members as needed to discuss ongoing litigation and personnel issues or other special projects.</li><li>
Responding to inquiries from attorneys, agencies, and departments regarding pending litigation or training issues, and developing and maintaining strong, collaborative employee and client relations to ensure consistently high-quality work product and efficiency in operations.</li><li>
Participating in personnel matters for both attorneys and support staff, including, but not limited to, disciplinary matters, evaluations, and performance reviews.</li><li>
Working closely with paralegals and the Support Staff Supervisor to assure effective processing of case files and discovery matters, and ensuring the case management system is kept up to date on all matters pending in PLU.</li><li>
Working with the LAPD Liaison supervisors to ensure a cohesive relationship between investigators and attorneys.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><div>Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include:</div><ul><li>
Ten (10) years litigation experience, including significant jury trial experience.</li><li>
Experience litigating cases in both state and federal court.</li><li>
Significant knowledge of laws applicable to police conduct, including 42 U.S.C. &sect; 1983.</li><li>
Strong written and oral communication skills.</li><li>
Excellent litigation and case evaluation skills.</li><li>
Licensed to practice law in all courts of the State of California and in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Desired Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Experience supervising attorneys and support staff, and strong leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to both supervise and be supervised.</li><li>
Ability to review and analyze a police litigation matter and identify strengths and weaknesses and determine what work needs to be done and what questions need to be answered in order to determine the best path forward</li><li>
Ability to review and analyze a police litigation matter and determine if the case is one that should be settled and, if so, the reasonable settlement value</li><li>
Experience in resolving and advising on complex and/or sensitive matters.</li><li>
Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental executive management and personnel, and members of the public.</li><li>
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize, and concurrently complete multiple assignments.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Requirements for Application</b></div><ul><li>
Cover Letter</li><li>
Resume</li><li>
Candidates are required to submit two recent writing samples personally composed within the last two years</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Current Location</b></div><div>
City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Probation</b></div><div>
Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil Service) will be subject to a two-year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successfully completing this probationary period will result in tenure with the office.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Classification</b></div><div>
Internal applicants: Placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Application and Deadline</b></div><div>
Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply online.</div><div></div><div><br>
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Conflict-of-Interest</b></div><div>
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Contact</b></div><p>
Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.</p></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p>AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE Il OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AT (213) 978-7160.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Lutheran Community Services Northwest

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
<br>This position requires written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish
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<b>WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:</b><br>
As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind
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<li>A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance</li>
<li>Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy</li>
<li>Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance</li>
<li>Life insurance coverage at no cost to you</li>
<li>Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)</li>
<li>Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)</li>
<li>12 paid agency recognized holidays</li>
<li>2 floating holidays to use your way</li>
<li>403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family</li>
<li>Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status</li>
</ul>
<b>HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:</b><br>
Supervising Attorney is responsible for leading staff attorneys representing immigrant and refugee clients. Supervising Attorney will be responsible for leading one or more offices to ensure that Safe Route Immigration (SRI) attorneys represent clients in a holistic manner to achieve clients’ goals through aggressive advocacy including litigation. Supervising Attorney will work closely with the SRI Director to identify systemic legal problems and develop and implement solutions. In addition to overseeing attorneys and staff, Supervising Attorneys will represent clients and maintain a caseload. Supervising Attorney will ensure that staff comply with internal database (BlueDot) management and external funding reporting requirements.
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<li>Supervise staff attorneys and support staff to ensure holistic, high quality legal representation to client are provided.</li>
<li>Monitor substantive legal work and provide consult and advice to staff attorneys.</li>
<li>Ensure staff development through mentoring and training.</li>
<li>Ensure staff compliance with BlueDot database management.</li>
<li>Ensure staff compliance with funding requirements.</li>
<li>Prepare and draft required funder reports.</li>
<li>Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys.</li>
<li>Identify, develop, and implement legal strategies to address systemic legal problems.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a productive work environment.</li>
<li>Develop a leadership role in legal services providers, legal associations, and community groups.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned by SRI Director</li>
</ul>
<b>HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>5 years or more experience of practice</li>
<li>Admission to practice law in a US state</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to public interest work</li>
<li>Prior supervisory experience</li>
<li>Ability to lead and motivate</li>
<li>Excellent writing and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Possess strong time-management and organizational skills</li>
<li>Ability to multitask and set priorities</li>
<li>Flexibility</li>
<li>Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish or another foreign language</li>
<li>Juris Doctor</li>
<li>Must be working towards partial accreditation by the Department of Justice (DOJ)</li>
</ul>
Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.

Supervising Attorney (Multilingual)

State of North Dakota

<div><p><b>Summary of Work
</b></p><p>The Supervising Attorney for the Dickinson Public Defender Office leads the daily operations of the office while providing high-quality legal representation to indigent clients in the Southwest Judicial District and, when necessary, before the North Dakota Supreme Court. This role includes supervising attorneys and support staff, ensuring effective case management, fostering collaboration with system partners, and maintaining the highest standards of ethical and professional performance. The position requires regular travel throughout the Southwest Judicial District and may involve handling conflict cases in other jurisdictions.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Provide leadership, oversight, and performance evaluation for office attorneys and support staff.</li><li>
Manage daily administrative and operational functions of the Dickinson Public Defender Office.</li><li>
Represent the office in coordination with justice system agencies across the Southwest Judicial District.</li><li>
Deliver competent, effective, and ethical legal representation to clients in judicial proceedings.</li><li>
Handle conflict cases in additional jurisdictions as needed, with associated travel.</li><li>
Stay current on statutory, regulatory, and case law relevant to assigned practice areas.</li><li>
Maintain an active license to practice law and meet annual continuing legal education requirements.</li><li>
Participate in or support education and training initiatives for public defenders and contract attorneys.</li><li>
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Commission.</li></ul>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
</li><li>Licensure as an attorney eligible to practice law in North Dakota, we will consider applications from people eligible for licensure but not currently licensed in ND.
</li><li>Four years' work experience in the practice of Criminal law which includes court experience
</li><li>Supervisory experience is not necessary but will be given preference over
</li><li>Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
</li><li>Analytical and decision-making ability
</li><li>Minimum qualifications must be met as of start date
</li></ul><p><b>About Team ND
</b></p><p><i>&quot;Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.&quot; - Theodore Roosevelt</i></p><p>
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.</p><p><b>
Total Rewards: </b>The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.</p><p>
Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.</p>
<p><b>Application Procedures
</b></p><p>Applicants must complete online application and upload required documents no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job opening.</p><p>
Required Documents:</p><ul><li><b>
Resume</b></li><li><b>
Cover letter
</b></li><li><b>Three professional references</b></li></ul><p>
Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process, background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
</p><p>Anyone needing assistance or accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact the Jamestown Administrative Office at 701-845-8632.
</p><p>ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888
</p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity
</b></p><p>The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.</p><p>
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.</p></div>

Supervising Attorney Public Defender

Bay Area Legal Aid

<div><b>Bay Area Legal Aid</b> (BayLegal) is a non-profit law firm. Our staff provide free civil legal services to individuals and families living in poverty throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our community-based service model includes a wide range of access points, including legal hotlines, six physical offices, and community-based advocacy clinics and intake points. We practice in multiple inter-related legal substantive areas to prevent and stop homelessness, increase economic stability, protect low-income consumers, expand access to healthcare, and enhance safety for survivors of interpersonal violence. Our clients include the working poor, families with children, foster youth, seniors, immigrants, veterans, individuals impacted by the criminal and juvenile legal systems, and persons with disabilities. The core of our community-based practice is working alongside our individual clients to protect their legal rights, resolve immediate crises and remove legal barriers to long-term stability and escaping poverty. BayLegal is also uniquely positioned to identify patterns of illegal practices and engage in opportunities to protect the legal rights rights of low-income communities and increase efficiency and effectiveness of public services through broader advocacy and impact litigation.<br>
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<b>BayLegal&rsquo;s San Francisco Housing Practice Team</b> focuses on preserving housing for tenants who are low-income in San Francisco. As part of San Francisco's Tenant Right to Counsel Initiative, the team provides full-scope legal representation to tenants in Unlawful Detainer eviction proceedings, and advocates for tenants living in federally subsidized housing on a range of housing-related issues.<br>
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<b>Position:</b> BayLegal seeks an attorney with significant housing law experience and a strong commitment to public interest and social justice to join our Housing Law practice group in San Francisco as a Supervisor. This position is based in our San Francisco office and involves traveling throughout the county and potentially the Bay Area as necessary to best serve our low-income clients.<p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Learn about and engage with the differing legal needs of low-income communities in the broader Bay Area and contribute to BayLegal&rsquo;s work and mission to reduce homelessness, enhance stability, break systemic cycles of poverty, and address social injustice.</p></li><li>
Assist Managing Attorney in mentoring and supervising the legal work of attorneys, advocates, and volunteers in the San Francisco housing team and in other regional offices or teams to ensure overall effectiveness and high-quality client services, strategic policy advocacy and litigation, including:<ul><li>
Direct supervision of individual casework, including reviewing writings and pleadings, observing intakes and hearings, and co-counseling cases as needed to assure high-quality advocacy;</li><li>
Regular/weekly review of new and ongoing cases, intake trends, case strategy, and advocacy opportunities;</li><li>
Review of open and closed cases of staff as to quality, quantity, priorities, and compliance with BayLegal policies and funder requirements;</li><li>
Guide staff in developing and executing appropriate advocacy strategies, whether through individual client representation, community outreach and education, policy advocacy and/or impact litigation. and</li><li>
Identify and facilitate training opportunities and periodic updates on evolving legal services issues and barriers.</li></ul></li><li><p>
In coordination with team supervisors and Managing Attorney, facilitate case review or weekly team meeting, including providing opportunities for non-housing attorneys to bring their related questions.</p></li><li>
Assist Managing Attorney in the professional development of staff members by:<ul><li>
Helping construct individual professional development and training plans;</li><li>
Mentoring unit staff and encouraging experiences or trainings geared to advocacy skill improvement; and</li><li>
Evaluating individual performance and providing regular constructive feedback.</li></ul></li><li>
Carry a client caseload and/or perform direct client services commensurate with supervisorial responsibilities.</li><li><p>
Engage with, build and foster broad public-private partnerships, including with governmental agencies, courts, community-based organizations, and pro bono partners, to ensure integrated services, client outreach and address systemic barriers facing BayLegal's client community.</p></li><li><p>
Identify issues that require systemic advocacy, establish goals, and engage in policy advocacy and litigation.</p></li><li><p>
Help to track and report on successes and grant funding deliverables and identify opportunities to share with staff and stakeholders regarding BayLegal's housing practice, its successes and importance.</p></li><li><p>
Assist with other tasks and initiatives that support BayLegal's mission, goals and operations as needed.</p></li></ul><b>
Required Qualifications:</b><ul><li><p>
Member of CA Bar in good standing or admitted to practice in another state and eligible to practice in California for at least 3 years under the California State Bar rules for the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program. Candidates who have recently passed the CA Bar or graduated and will be taking the bar exam at the next sitting are welcome to apply.</p></li><li><p>
Five or more years of practice as a licensed attorney, including at least one year of supervisory experience, and at least two years of direct legal services experience working in eviction defense and civil litigation, with courtroom experience.</p></li><li><p>
Commitment to complying with all California Rules of Professional Conduct, BayLegal funding requirements, and firm standards, policies, and practices.</p></li><li><p>
Current proficiency, and ability to improve proficiency, in technological equipment, hardware, and software necessary to perform duties of the position.</p></li><li><p>
Humility in working with colleagues and clients, and individuals of all identities, experiences, and perspectives.</p></li><li><p>
Willing to be on-site at BayLegal office or advocacy site as needed to support needs of staff and office, currently at least three days per week.</p></li><li><p>
Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge and understanding of issues facing individuals who are low-income, unhoused, impacted by the criminal legal system or other public systems and institutions, and/or violence.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated commitment and interest in partnering and working with individuals who are low-income, housing unstable, impacted the criminal legal system or other public systems and institutions, and/or violence.</p></li><li><p>
Experience developing and leading projects, including defining scope of work, overseeing compliance, progress and tracking, meeting deadlines, evaluation, and reporting.</p></li><li><p>
Experience with inter-agency collaboration and a demonstrated history of working well with public, nonprofit, and private partners, including non-legal community-based organizations and service providers.</p></li><li><p>
Experience leading a dynamic team with varied communication styles, learning styles, and levels of professional experience and identifying professional development opportunities and working with staff on setting and achieving goals for professional growth.</p></li><li><p>
Experience recognizing, addressing, and resolving interpersonal conflicts.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge of issues impacting social justice advocates such as secondary trauma and burnout.</p></li><li><p>
Strong verbal and written communication skills.</p></li><li><p>
Sense of humor, curious and self-directed.</p></li></ul><b>
Hybrid Work Option:</b> BayLegal is committed to the health and safety of our staff, clients, and community. BayLegal employees are expected to work on-site and in-person at a designated BayLegal office or community-based advocacy site at least three (3) days per week and may work remotely from home on a part-time basis. Employees are expected to reside in California and at a distance allowing them to commute to their physical BayLegal base location during the standard work week.<p><b><br>
Compensation and Benefits:</b> We offer a family friendly environment, and compensation based on competitive public interest salaries along with a generous benefits package.</p><p>
BayLegal's benefits package includes 100% employer covered medical, dental, and life insurance for employees and up to 60% for dependents; BayLegal student debt reimbursement program; long term disability insurance; employee assistance program; wage differentials for multi-lingual employees whose non-English language skills are regularly used in the provision of tasks and pass a request test of fluency and/or proficiency; dependent childcare employer contribution program; employer paid CA Bar license and/or social work license fees; and 401k retirement plan with BayLegal contribution following first year. BayLegal has a generous paid leave policy which includes 15 holidays each year; vacation (starting at 13 days and increasing with additional years of employment); 3 floating holidays each year (days chosen by employee); sick leave; and parental leave.</p><p>
The estimated annual salary range is $105,000 - $135,000 (placement in range determined primarily by years of related experience).</p><p><b>
Work Environment and Physical Demands:</b></p><p>
Work Environment: This position is primarily sedentary. When in office, the applicant can expect to be working at a desk in a temperature-controlled office, in a modular space or individual office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Regular in-person appearance in court and some travel to client housing is required.</p><p>
Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</p><p><b>
Applications:</b> BayLegal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment, placement and promotions are conducted without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, and local laws &amp; ordinances. We will consider qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of all Federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.</p><br>
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Housing Supervising Attorney

The Legal Aid Society

#25-199
<br>New York, New York, United States
<br>Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed
<br>Dec 09, 2025
<br>Job Description
<br><br>
The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice has two openings for Supervising Attorneys in the Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) unit.
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CAB provides legal representation for people who have been convicted of a crime and cannot afford to pay an attorney. CAB is the largest post-conviction public defender in New York City, annually serving over 1,000 people with misdemeanor and felony convictions. Through our appellate practice, CAB advocates against the unjust and illegal judgments in the criminal legal system. CAB’s model of litigation provides well-researched and rigorous legal advocacy while centering our clients and their stories in the process. Additionally, CAB’s holistic practice, in partnership with the many other units of The Legal Aid Society, addresses both the direct and the collateral consequences that profoundly impact a person after their conviction.
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The Supervising Attorney is on the front lines providing high-quality, zealous representation to the clients of the organization. They work alongside staff attorneys to provide direct representation to clients as well as to assist the organization in creating structures and policies that better the lives of clients and the sustainability of the work of our attorneys. The Supervising Attorney is someone who wants to invest both in the substantive work of appellate representation and in the continued development, training, and mentoring of staff.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Supervision of Criminal Appellate Practice
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Review and revise briefs in preparation for filing.
<br>Screen cases for potential issues to raise on appeal or in other post-conviction litigation.
<br>Meet with and conference cases with staff attorneys to discuss legal and strategic choices for representing clients on appeal.
<br>Facilitate team meetings to brainstorm case and theory development.
<br>Counsel and advise staff attorneys and paralegals on the practice of working with people who are incarcerated and/or on supervision.
<br>Carry a small caseload consisting of direct appeals, CPL Sec. 440.10 and 440.20 motions, Sex Offender Registration Hearings and Sex Offender Risk-Level Modification Petitions, clemency petitions, and other post-conviction relief.
<br>Participate in managing a project area by developing expertise in the subject-matter, reviewing and creating structures to support attorney work, and developing and maintaining policies, templates, and practice advisories.
<br>Provide training and guidance to CAB staff on related topics and serve as subject matter expert.
<br>Ensure internal databases are updated as necessary.
<br>Troubleshoot issues that arise and proactively work to identify and implement necessary process improvements.
<br>Engage in strategic planning to increase the efficiency of CAB and ensure that clients continue to receive the highest quality representation.
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Team Development and Supervision
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Provide supervision and support to staff attorneys, including regular check-ins and day-to-day support as needed.
<br>Lead dedicated and dynamic teams of attorneys, who—along with paralegals, social workers and other staff—represent the clients of the Criminal Appeals Bureau
<br>Directly mentor, train, and supervise staff to foster professional development and growth
<br>Schedule employee hours, assign work, approve time off and remote work schedule requests following the guidance of LAS policy and procedures.
<br>Attend management meetings, participate in management trainings, and utilize current employment policies, practices and guidance as provided by management and Human Resources.
<br>Conduct management and supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace.
<br>Supervise direct reports in setting performance standards, provide routine feedback as well as coaching/counseling, and issue disciplinary action as needed.
<br>Identify and provide training and development opportunities and ensure mandatory trainings are completed.
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Professional Development and Other Duties as Assigned
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Participate in continuous professional development.
<br>Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment.
<br>Other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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<b>Required Qualifications:</b><br>
Admitted to the New York State Bar (or ability to waive in from another jurisdiction)
<br>Five years or more of demonstrated commitment to public defense, social and racial justice, and equity preferred
<br>Significant experience in all aspects of criminal post-conviction representation
<br>At least five years of criminal appellate experience or equivalent post-conviction experience, with demonstrated commitment to public defense, social and racial justice, and equity
<br>Comprehensive knowledge of relevant New York State and federal law including evidence laws, criminal and constitutional laws, statutory interpretation, and ethical principles contained in the Rules of Professional Conduct
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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<b>Position Based Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b><br>
Excellent research, brief writing, editing, and oral argument skills
<br>Ability to challenge others to seek innovative and creative approaches to advocacy and to encourage ongoing development by providing effective performance feedback and evaluation
<br>Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with all members of the staff
<br>Ability to work independently with personal initiative and organization
<br>Experience in decision-making and strategic planning on an organizational level
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<b>Supervision Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</b><br>
Demonstrated interest and ability to provide individualized support and encouragement
<br>Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of attorneys with varying experience levels
<br>Ability to schedule, assign, and manage work and resolve problems as needed
<br><b>Ability to manage the work including:</b> assessment of work process and outcomes, gathering relevant information about the work, recommending alternatives, or elevate issues as needed
<br>Ability to clearly identify roles, responsibilities, delegate tasks and hold people accountable
<br>Ability to create and implement effective communication plans
<br>Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback for professional development including having difficult conversations and resolving sensitive employee issues
<br>Pursue continuous learning on forms of systemic oppression of marginalized identities and establish team norms and management practices using an equity mindset and informed by inclusive practices
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<b>Organizational Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b><br>
Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers.
<br>Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships.
<br>Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect.
<br>Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and values.
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<b>Physical, environment, travel, and other duties required:</b><br>
Mostly sedentary, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video.
<br>Requires occasional or frequent physical movement to perform essential job functions which may include, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, standing or walking for long periods of time, accessing small spaces.
<br>May or will require travel within NYC, across the five-borough region.
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SALARY AND BENEFITS
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The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.
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<b>Salary Range:</b> $99,444 - $163,507
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The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.
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Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness
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The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.
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studentaid.gov
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hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs
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WORK AUTHORIZATION
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All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)
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HOW TO APPLY
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All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:
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Cover Letter
<br>Resume
<br>Writing Sample
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For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.
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Location
<br>Manhattan - Legal Aid Society Headquarters

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