Supervising Attorney – Wrongful Conviction

Required qualifications:

New York State Bar admission (or ability to waive into New York State from another jurisdiction)
At least five years of post-conviction representation with a preference for investigation and litigation of wrongful conviction claims
Demonstrated commitment to public defense, social and racial justice, and equity
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Position Based Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

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
Excellent investigative, research, writing, editing, and oral argument skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with all members of the staff
 

Supervision Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team with varying experience levels
Ability to challenge others to seek innovative and creative approaches to advocacy
Ability to create and implement effective communication plans
Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback for professional development including having difficult conversations and resolving sensitive employee issues   
 

Organizational Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers 
Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and values
 

Physical, environment, travel, and other duties required: 

Mostly sedentary, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video
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 
Will require travel within NYC and to prison facilities in upstate New York. May require travel out of state as well