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Attorney-in-Charge
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation) is a non-profit organization that works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive. The Center's goal is to identify and resolve as early as possible the challenges that bring people into the criminal and civil legal systems. It does this in a number of ways—by developing and running programs that reduce the need for incarceration and enhance economic opportunity, conducting original research to identify what works, and sharing what we learn from our programming and research with those seeking to transform the justice system around the world. The Center is an 800-employee, $100 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn’t), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world. Operating Programs The Center’s operating programs, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Justice Center, test new ideas, solve difficult problems, and attempt to achieve systemic change within the justice system. Our projects include community-based violence prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, reentry initiatives, and court-based initiatives that reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive individual and family change. Through this programming, we have produced tangible results like safer streets, reduced incarceration, and improved neighborhood perceptions of justice. Research The Center's research teams are staffed with social scientists, data analysts, and lawyers who are academically-trained or have lived experience and who conduct research in the U.S. and globally on diverse criminal-legal system and justice issues. Their work includes evaluating programs and policies; conducting exploratory, community-based studies; and providing research translation and strategic planning for system actors. The Center has published studies on topics including court and jail reform, intimate partner violence, restorative justice, gun violence, reentry, sixth amendment rights, and progressive prosecution. The research teams strive to make their work meaningful and actionable to the communities they work with, policymakers, and practitioners. Policy & Expert Assistance The Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines/fees and reducing crime and violence. Our current expert assistance takes many forms, including help with analyzing data, strategic planning and consultation, policy guidance, and hosting site visits to its operating programs in the New York City area. THE OPPORTUNITY Legal Hand, operated by the Center for Justice Innovation, is a network of storefront centers that train community volunteers to provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals to people with civil legal problems. The program seeks to solve issues in areas like housing, public benefits, employment, family law, and immigration before they become emergencies that must be litigated in court. Currently, Legal Hand operates in Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. The Center for Justice Innovation’s Legal Hand project, a community-based legal empowerment initiative, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Attorney-in-Charge to oversee day-to-day operations at its storefronts located in Crown Heights, Jamaica, and the Bronx, it’s collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Health Action Center in Brownsville, and to support the Housing Justice Initiatives team. The Attorney-in-Charge will play a pivotal role in providing legal expertise, managing operations, and supervising a dedicated team to ensure the effective delivery of legal information and resources. This position will report to the Director of Poverty Justice Solutions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations of Legal Hand storefronts in Crown Heights, Jamaica, and the Bronx, and a collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Health Action Center in Brownsville; Supervise and provide guidance to three Managers and Program Associates, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment; Legal Expertise: Provide legal expertise to the Legal Hand project, offering support and guidance to volunteers and staff; Act as the primary point of contact for Legal Hand staff and volunteers on legal matters that arise from visitor issues. The candidate must have extensive experience in Housing Law, and either comprehensive or a working knowledge of other areas of law which affect low-income residents, including Government Benefits, Consumer Debt, Immigration, and/or Family Law; Provide legal expertise in Housing-related issues with relation to Housing Justice Initiatives projects; Staff Supervision: Supervise and mentor Managers and Program Associates, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives; Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance team performance; Administrative Management: Oversee the administrative operations of each storefront, including resource allocation, scheduling, and workflow coordination; Manage and review invoices generated by Managers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies; Legal Support Projects: Collaborate with various projects within the organization to provide housing-related legal support as needed; Stay informed about changes in housing laws and policies to ensure the Legal Hand project remains up-to-date and responsive to community needs; Training and Development: Develop and implement training programs for Legal Hand volunteers and staff to enhance their understanding of housing-related legal issues; Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the Legal Hand team; Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners, legal professionals, and other stakeholders; Represent Legal Hand at community events, workshops, and meetings to promote the organization's mission and services; Other Duties: Undertake any other duties assigned by the organization's leadership, contributing to the overall success and growth of Legal Hand; Other relevant tasks as necessary. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the New York State Bar Expertise in Housing Law and either comprehensive or good working knowledge of Family Law, Consumer Debt, Government Benefits, and Immigration. . Strong leadership and managerial skills, with experience supervising teams. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to social justice and community empowerment. Position Type: Full-time. Position Location: Travel to all sites throughout New York City on a daily basis. Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $135,000 and is commensurate with experience. The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%. The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our aim is to create a supportive and respectful environment where every individual, irrespective of their background or identity, feels valued and included. As of February 10, 2023, New York City Executive Order 25 rescinded the requirement of the COVID-19 vaccination for City workers, new hires, and contracted employees. Accordingly, the Center does not require all new hires be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus; however, the Center recommends all staff, interns, and volunteers stay up-to-date on the vaccination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Kindly refer to the job posting for the relevant contact information. If the contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from making inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Powered by JazzHR
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