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SUPERVISING ATTORNEY – MISDEMEANOR DEFENSE PROGRAM
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
About the Position:
Hiscock Legal Aid (HLA) seeks an experienced criminal defense attorney to serve as Supervising Attorney of our newly created Misdemeanor Defense Program. This new program has launched thanks to a contract from Onondaga County and provides comprehensive representation from arraignment through final disposition to individuals charged with misdemeanors and violations in Syracuse City, including traffic court and problem‑solving courts.
Responsibilities:
Directly supervising all aspects of misdemeanor and violation defense practice from arraignment through final disposition
Overseeing attorney caseloads, assignments, and workflow
Mentoring, training, and evaluating attorneys and staff
Helping develop program policies and procedures
Ensuring high‑quality client representation and courtroom advocacy
Building collaborative relationships with courts, stakeholders, and community partners
Qualifications:
Admission in good standing to the New York Bar. 3+ years of criminal law experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to mentor and train attorneys. Strong written and oral advocacy skills. Commitment to helping people in need and client‑centered representation. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Diverse economic, social, and/or cultural experiences. A sense of humor is strongly appreciated.
Compensation:
$95,000 to $115,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience, with $5,000 of the compensation being a monetary stipend for being in the Misdemeanor Defense Program.
Benefits:
Excellent fringe benefits include
generous paid vacation, sick, and personal 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
eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Work‑Life Balance:
Enjoy standard office hours from 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. However, attorneys may need to occasionally work outside these hours to fulfill professional obligations.
Work from Home:
In a typical week, attorneys must be in office the equivalent of 3 full days each week, and can work from home up to the equivalent of two full days if professional obligations allow.
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.
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