Supervising Attorney, First Department

Supervisory Attorney – Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP)

Location: New York City, New York

Salary: $72,038 – $175,000

• Oversee ACP attorneys representing clients charged with misdemeanor, felony, and homicide offenses in the Criminal and Supreme Courts.
• Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client services.
• Evaluate ACP attorney needs and identify necessary resources.
• Foster teamwork and communication, mentor and train staff, provide technical assistance to panel attorneys.
• Assist with database management and monitor case activity to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Attend citywide and statewide coalition meetings, represent ACP at community, government, and professional association meetings.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with state and city agencies and community stakeholders.
• Oversee recertification programs and respond to client, community, and staff concerns.
• Develop staff trainings across a variety of skill and practice areas.
• Investigate and respond to complaints filed against panel attorneys.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to city officials and other key stakeholders.

• Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of recent full‑time responsible legal experience after admission to any bar.
• At least eighteen months of experience supervising other attorneys in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity.
• Experience in advanced legal work applicable to criminal and civil matters.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Preferable supervisory and management experience.

Continued membership in good standing of the New York State Bar for the duration of employment.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.