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Arraignment Supervisor

DATE: 4/4/08 (reposted)
UNION STATUS: N/A
PRACTICE/DEPARTMENT: Criminal Practice/ NY County Office
JOB CODE: S2201A
REPORTS TO: Atty-in-Charge
FULL/PART TIME: FT
LOCATION: 49 Thomas Street Manhattan

Major Purpose of Position

The Arraignment Supervisor has front-line responsibility for the office’s provision of client services in Criminal Court arraignment parts. The attorney selected will be required to work four nights a week one of which must be a Saturday from 3:30 pm to 1:30 am.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

  • Monitoring the office’s arraignment case intake
  • Monitoring the court’s distribution of cases to the Society and 18-B counsel
  • Assisting the court in identifying “conflict” cases for assignment to 18-B counsel
  • Ensuring appropriate distribution of cases among our attorneys and assisting attorneys in arraignment practice
  • Attending meetings with court agencies
  • Trouble-shooting problems that arise in the arraignment parts

Secondary Duties/Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned

Training And Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of practice as a criminal defense attorney, or comparable experience in a related area of practice.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of criminal and constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and ethical principles contained in the Code of Professional Responsibility.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system
  • Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of individuals.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to:

Khadija Mohamed
Recruitment Manager
The Legal Aid Society
199 Water Street, 6th floor
NY, NY 10038
kamohamed@legal-aid.org (subject line: "Arraignment Supv")

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women, People of Color, Gays and Lesbians, Transgender People, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.