About Hiscock Legal Aid: Hiscock Legal Aid (HLA), founded in 1949, is a non-profit agency located in Syracuse, New York. Committed to promoting equal justice under the law, HLA is a primary provider of legal services for low-income individuals in Central New York. Learn more about our mission at www.hlalaw.org.
About the Position: HLA seeks an attorney with criminal law experience to serve as Managing Attorney of Appeals and Parole Programs. This position oversees the general operations of both programs, directly supervises the Appeals and Parole supervising attorneys, and reports to the Executive Director. In addition to providing case supervision and providing direct representation, job responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating in-office procedures to improve efficiency and quality, tracking data and preparing reports for funders such as the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services, collaborating with institutional providers and other stakeholders, and participating in quarterly Executive Management Team meetings regarding office-wide policies and practices, among other tasks. Come join a historic legal aid office and do great work with great people!
Qualifications: Three years of criminal law experience as an admitted attorney in any jurisdiction. Admission in good standing to the New York Bar, or eligibility for admission on motion. Strong people skills and ability to supervise diverse personalities. Strong statutory knowledge, especially of criminal statutes. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines and requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary Transparency: $90,530 to $124,705 annually, depending on candidate qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Excellent fringe benefits include generous paid vacation, sick, personal, and hourly leave totaling more than 30 days per year; minimum of 14 paid holidays per year; health, dental, life, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; reduced membership to the YMCA of CNY; $100 monthly parking/transportation stipend; reimbursement for bi-annual attorney registration and other professional fees; and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy standard office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, and from Memorial Day until Labor Day staff can frequently take advantage of summer hours and leave at 4:00 pm.
Application Instructions: Apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Gregory W. Dewan, Esq., Executive Director, at hiring@hlalaw.org.
Hiscock Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply. |