NLS seeks to hire
a Family Unit Assistant Supervising Attorney for the Niagara Falls
office. The Assistant Supervising Attorney is a management position, will
be located principally in the Niagara Falls office and will function as the
main point of contact for management and operations of that office. These
duties will include oversight of administrative staff, review of timesheets,
communication of issues specific to that office, e.g., weather closings, and
liaison with building management.
The Assistant
Supervising Attorney will be responsible for assisting with the direct
supervision of Family Law Unit staff, as designated by the Supervising
Attorney, and other duties to be assigned as needed. The Assistant Supervising
Attorney will carry a caseload. Direct supervision will include
substantive supervision of staff caseloads, supervision of staff performance in
court and responsibility for CSR compliant closing of cases.The Assistant
Supervising Attorney will assist the Supervising Attorney in preparing for and
leading regular case reviews, will assist in setting annual goals and
developing priorities and a direction for the unit each year. The Assistant
Supervising Attorney also will assist the Supervising Attorney in identifying
funding opportunities, in the drafting of grant applications, in contract
compliance and in the preparing of periodic reports to the funder. The
Assistant Supervising Attorney will act as co-coordinator of designated
projects grants, such projects to be designated by the Supervising Attorney,
and will be responsible for directing both the substantive work (achieving
performance goals) and the administrative grant requirements (reporting) for
each project. Qualifications:
Must be admitted to practice in New York State, good communication and writing
skills, demonstrated commitment to the goals and clients of the legal services
program, sensitivity to the needs of financially disadvantaged and disabled persons.
Salary based on experience. Generous benefit package. May be eligible for
student loan forgiveness program.
Spanish speaking helpful. Minorities,
women, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, and transgender are all welcome
and encouraged to apply. Please send resume and references to (no phone calls
please): Sandra Fudala, Office Manager, Neighborhood Legal Services,
Inc., 237 Main Street, Suite 400, Buffalo, New York 14203, sfudala@nls.org |
