Trial Supervisor, Youth Guardianship Project

Litigation and Management

• Assist the Borough Directors and DED in the provision of immigration services, including supervision of the Unit’s direct legal work, including impact and affirmative litigation, policy advocacy, and community outreach
• Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategies, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
• Cookordination with writing teams to ensure high quality and prompt written motions, petitions and referrals for appeals
• Maintain an individual caseload, present cases in court hearings, handling complex cases as needed
• Cookordinate intake processes to ensure efficient handling of cases
• Conduct or coordinate emergency intake for writs when necessary
• Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
• Aid in the development, funding, implementation, and reporting of grants and programs as necessary
• Ensure collaboration with social worker unit
• As directed by Borough Director, evaluate staff performance and reinforce accountability with the CBA
• Mentor staff, providing guidance and support in their professional development
• Schedule employee hours, assign work, approve time off, and manage staffing changes
• Attend management meetings, participate in training, and provide creative, problem-solving leadership
• Conduct management and supervision practices that support equity and inclusion
• Participate in continuous professional development; present at conferences to promote the organization and children’s representation
• Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment

Benefits

At The Children’s Law Center, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. Our offerings include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan including employer contribution and match, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and balanced work environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As an employee of The Children's Law Center, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs. For more information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Hybrid Schedule

This position currently requires the individual’s physical presence in court at the discretion of the presiding Jurist and a minimum of ten days per month in person at CLC’s offices in Brooklyn, NY. Days per week is subject to change and is dependent on Court requirements as well as grant requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Children’s Law Center is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.