Director, Family Unit
Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $182,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide supervision, mentorship, and professional development for attorneys and Fund staff.
- Monitor legal practice and ensure a high standard of representation and client service.
- Coordinate case strategy and workflow in collaboration with the Director of Litigation and other supervising attorneys.
- Serve as lead counsel on complex or high-priority family matters.
- Oversee the delivery of the Fund's family benefit, including state and federal court practice.
- Collaborate on cross-departmental initiatives and ensure alignment with the Fund’s broader mission.
- Lead continuous quality improvement, including refinement of intake, service level agreements, case closing, and productivity systems.
- Evaluate programming needs and propose innovative strategies to enhance service delivery.
- Represent the Fund in coalitions and external partnerships, including community-based organizations and family law groups.
- Maintain an active caseload including custody, visitation, support, neglect and abuse, orders of protection and other areas covered by the Fund.
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, negotiate settlements, attend court appearances, and represent clients at trial.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) and member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
- Minimum 5 years of family law experience or similar field, including litigation and client representation.
- Experience supervising attorneys and managing legal teams.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to public interest legal work.
- Strong knowledge of New York State family law and court procedures.
- Excellent oral, written, research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple complex responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in legal management, policy advocacy, or systemic reform initiatives is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary coupled with a great work/life balance
- Prime Location - Flatiron District in Manhattan
- Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental & vision coverage with no employee contribution to the premium for a family plan
- Pension Benefit that includes monthly employer contributions
- Retirement Benefit that includes 4% 401K employer contributions
- Professional Coverage/Reimbursement includes Bar dues, Continuing Legal Education, and malpractice coverage
- Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, and sick days
- Federal Paid Holidays – Up to 11 days off with pay And more...
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdrafting pleadingsnegotiating settlementslitigationclient representationcase strategyfamily lawcourt proceduresintake systemsservice level agreements
Soft Skills
supervisionmentorshipprofessional developmentleadershipcollaborationquality improvementanalytical skillscommunication skillsprioritizationinnovation
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)New York State Bar membership