Supervises the Managing Attorney's Office staff, including training, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to advance their professional growth Oversees intake of new CAB assignments, including updating and developing protocols and supervising the Assistant Managing Attorneys in the record collection and screening processes Assigns cases to staff attorneys, including

Staff Attorney (Temporary), Immigrant Opportunity Initiatives (IOI) Immigration Law Unit Jun 7, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Temporary Staff Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit's Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IOI) team. This is a temporary position for 1 year. The IOI team provides low income New Yorkers with free comprehens

Locate and interview complainants, witnesses, defendants, and other relevant parties Investigate crime scenes and other relevant locations Document scenes (photographs, video, diagrams, measurements, etc.) Create crime scene sketches/diagrams/maps Prepare written summaries of investigation results via our case management system Conduct background checks, internet, and soc

Client representation and advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation Conduct regular courthouse based and off site intake, including during evening hours Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community based organizations, and housing advocates Policy adv

Writing motions, appellate briefs, and amicus briefs Represent clients in criminal proceedings involving DNA and other forensic feature comparisons Develop litigation strategies surrounding fingerprints, firearms/toolmark comparisons, and other forensic feature comparisons Provide support and assistance for other Society attorneys handling forensic feature comparison case

Forensic Social Work Supervisor, Trial Office (Brooklyn) May 29, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice has an opening for a Social Work Supervisor in the Brooklyn Trial Office. The Social Work Supervisor shares responsibility with other members of the borough supervisory team for the oversight of the Brooklyn social work practice and the general management

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Queens) May 10, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervisi

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (HCLO) May 10, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervising

Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits & Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Brooklyn) May 10, 2024 The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervi