Closing Date: 1st October, 2026

Description:

Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed
Oct 01, 2026

Job Description:
The Juvenile Rights Practice has an Assistant Attorney-in-Charge (AAIC) position with a strong focus on Juvenile Delinquency Practice in the Bronx Trial office. The AAIC should have a demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of juvenile justice within and strong knowledge of child welfare within an interdisciplinary model of representation and an interest in creative approaches to management and staff development. The AAIC will work closely with the borough's Attorney-in-Charge in the overall administration of the office. The AAIC is involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations and works closely with the borough's Attorney-in-Charge to train, supervise and mentor staff. The AAIC participates in Practice-wide management discussions and decision-making and is responsible for maintaining relationships with other stakeholders in the legal, court, and service communities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Office Leadership & Program Management

Together with the Borough Attorney-in-Charge, provide legal and managerial leadership to the Bronx Trial Office
Reinforce and maintain staff accountability
Evaluate conflicting demands and prioritize workload

Quality of Practice & Client Service

Monitor and maintain high standard of representation and client service
Provide direct representation in client service while carrying a caseload
Respond to client, community and staff concerns

Office Operations & Resource Planning
Evaluate office needs and identify necessary resources to address the needs

Litigation Strategy & Advocacy

Analyze legal issues, lead and support legal strategy and supervise their implementation
Represent JRP and Legal Aid in the community

People Management, Supervision & Training

Provide direct supervision and training support to Juvenile and Adolescent Defender Practitioners
Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
Mentor and evaluate supervisory staff
Develop skills and knowledge of staff members
Other duties as assigned

Team Development and Supervision

Supervise employee hours, assign work, approve time off, and remote work schedule requests following the guidance of LAS policy and procedures
Conduct management and supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace
Supervise direct reports in setting performance standards, provide routine feedback as well as coaching/counseling, and issue disciplinary action as needed
Identify and provide training and development opportunities and ensure mandatory training is completed

Professional Development and Other Duties as Assigned

Participate in continuous professional development
Attend management meetings, participate in management trainings, and utilize current employment policies, practices and guidance as provided by management and Human Resources
Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

Admitted to the NYS Bar
5+ years of legal practice in child welfare and/or juvenile delinquency practice

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervisory experience preferred, but not required
Minimum of eight years legal practice in youth and/or criminal defense is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Position Based Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated leadership ability
Ability to work in and value a collaborative team model
Pro Bono, government, public service, and academic experience relevant
Substantial litigation experience required

Supervision Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Commitment to exploring alternative structures for legal practice
Ability to schedule, assign, and manage work and resolve problems as needed
Ability to manage the work including assessment of work processes and outcomes, gathering relevant information about the work, recommending alternatives, or elevating issues as needed
Ability to clearly identify roles, responsibilities, delegate tasks, and hold people accountable
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
Pursue continuous learning on forms of systemic oppression of marginalized identities and establish team norms and management practices using an equity mindset and informed by inclusive practices

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 active and with significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video
Requires frequent physical movement to perform essential job functions which may include standing or walking for long periods of time
May require travel within NYC, across the five-borough region
Ability to lift 10 pounds on an occasional/routine basis