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PRISONERS’ LEGAL SERVICES

MANAGING ATTORNEY POSITION – Newburgh, New York

 

Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York (PLS) is seeking to hire a Managing Attorney for our Newburgh, New York regional office.

 

Overview

 

PLS is a non-profit legal services organization providing civil legal services to indigent individuals in New York State correctional facilities in cases where no other counsel is available. Founded in 1976 in response to the Attica uprising, PLS engages in civil rights advocacy and litigation primarily in cases involving claims of unconstitutional conditions of confinement, prolonged placement in solitary confinement, deliberate indifference to serious mental health and medical needs, excessive use of force, violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, access to education, child visitation and support, immigration, and sentence computation issues. PLS has regional offices in Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca and Newburgh. 

 

Job Description 

 

The Managing Attorney is responsible for managing the Newburgh office, which responds to requests for assistance from Bedford Hills, Green Haven, Sing Sing and Taconic CF. The Newburgh office also assists individuals facing legal barriers upon re-entry to the community through our Pre-Release and Re-Entry Project.  The position requires the skills of a lawyer, a litigator, a supervisor, and an administrative and personnel manager. Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of complex analytical work. Applicants must also possess excellent legal research and writing skills, strong communications skills, and a desire to work in a collaborative work environment. The Managing Attorney is expected to provide ongoing guidance in case work and responding to intake; directly oversee the caseloads of case handlers and coordination of representation goals and protocols. The Managing Attorney is also responsible for grant contract data collection and monitoring compliance; employee hiring, discipline, termination, and performance reviews; holding regular meetings with attorneys and attending case review meetings as needed.

 

The Managing Attorney reports to the Executive Director. In addition to supervising case handlers and the intake process, the Managing Attorney is expected to handle a caseload in consideration of the needs of the Program and scope of the Managing Attorney’s other job responsibilities. 

 

Qualifications

 

  • At least five years of experience in prison law, civil rights, disability rights, administrative law, or another relevant legal field 
  • Demonstrated experience in management and willingness to grow as a leader and manager
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team model and to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary, prison employees, and the public
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and have a keen eye for detail, especially in relation to case reporting and data tracking
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Experience working with diverse communities and clients who are survivors of trauma preferred

 

Languages

 

Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred but not mandatory. Please note all language skills and level of proficiency in your application.

 

Salary and Benefits

 

PLSNY is a unionized workplace, and salaries for unionized roles are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.  SALARY TRANSPARENCY: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $107,000. The specific salary offer will be dependent on the candidate's qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles; this position is a non-union position.

 

 PLS also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

 

PLS’ Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

 

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

 

Formerly incarcerated people or previously detained individuals are encouraged to apply.

 

How to Apply 

 

Please submit your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and at least three (3) references by email to careers@plsny.org. Include “PLS Newburgh Managing Attorney” in the subject line. No phone calls please.