Attorney-in-Charge, Special Projects & Legal Operations

Pay: $118600.00 - $142600.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a tangible difference for families and youth in New York City.
• Lead high-impact legal initiatives that shape policy practice and access to justice.
• Collaborate with talented attorneys social workers and advocates in an innovative interdisciplinary model.
• Enjoy a role that blends leadership mentorship and strategic project management.
• Work with a highly respected nonprofit that has national recognition and replicable models of success.

Location: Primarily in-person across New York City boroughs (Manhattan Queens Bronx Staten Island) with generous flexibility for remote work when not needed on-site.

Note: Must have a JD be admitted to the New York Bar have at least 5 years of experience in family court criminal defense immigration or related public interest law and must have prior supervisory or management experience (managing staff interns or teams)

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending and empowering families and youth in NYC. Their pioneering team-based model integrates attorneys social workers and advocates to fight family separation and advance racial and economic justice.

Job Description

• Supervise and guide paralegal and investigator teams to ensure high-quality client support.
• Oversee externship fellowship and pro bono programs including partnerships with local law schools.
• Lead special projects that enhance legal operations technology integration and litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen office-wide efficiency training and policy development.
• Support the Managing Director of Litigation in relationship management and organizational initiatives.
• Develop procedures and systems that improve case management and align with CFRs mission and values.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active New York State Bar admission.
• 5 years in relevant legal practice areas such as family criminal or immigration law.
• Prior supervisory or management experience (3 years preferred).
• Strong communication leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and justice for marginalized communities.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Join a collaborative inclusive and compassionate legal team with deep community roots.
• See your work directly impact families youth and systemic change in NYC.
• Be part of an organization that values professional growth work-life balance and continuous learning.
• Make a meaningful difference every day while advancing your leadership and advocacy skills.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must have NY bar. Must have 5 post bar law practice exp. Must have Substantive experience in family court (Article 10/TPR) OR one of the following: criminal defense immigration youth defense or civil legal services. Must have prior supervisory or management experience (managing staff interns or teams). Relocation: Yes. Relo packages: No

Submissions Name / Afriyie Duberry / ;

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Recruiter Explainer (10-Year-Old Version)

Nonprofit legal organization providing interdisciplinary defense for families and youth across NYC. This role leads special projects supervises staff and enhances litigation and operational systems. Ideal for an experienced NY-barred attorney passionate about justice reform and team leadership.