Staff Attorney - Appeals

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Staff Attorney - Appeals: Represent clients in direct appeals and provide high-quality legal assistance to low-income individuals in rural New York counties. Join the Rural Law Center of New York and make a difference in the lives of those in need.

About Rural Law Center of New York:

- Non-profit agency founded in 1996
- Main office located in Plattsburgh, NY
- Primary provider of legal services to low-income individuals in all 44 of New York state's rural counties
- Promotes equal justice under the law
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Responsibilities:

- Represent clients on direct appeal in the Appellate Division
- Case conferencing and strategy development
- Client communication and legal visits
- Brief drafting
- Oral argument
- Leave applications
- Advise clients on potential appellate options, including withdrawal of guilty pleas and negotiating pleas or other remedies following reversal of convictions
- Assist with intake evaluation of cases
- Manage cases and deadlines with case management system

Qualifications:

- . degree, with preferably three years of relevant appellate litigation experience
- Admission to the New York Bar, or ability to secure immediate admission pursuant to 22 NYCRR §
- Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage case files with complex legal issues
- Trial court experience, particularly in post-conviction proceedings, is a plus
- Demonstrated commitment to representing indigent individuals and understanding racial and economic issues in criminal justice
- Strong belief in communication and respect for all people
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

- Excellent fringe benefits, including generous leave, health, dental, and optical insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan and Roth IRA
- Great work environment

Start Date: Flexible.

Application Instructions: Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Heidi Dennis, Executive Director, at .

The Rural Law Center 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.

COVID-19 considerations: All staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Work Location: Plattsburgh, NY (hybrid opportunities are available).

Not specified

Generous leave, health, dental, and optical insurance, 403(b) retirement plan and Roth IRA, great work environment

Not specified

Legal Research, Writing, Oral Advocacy, Case Management

J.D. degree

Submit cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Heidi Dennis, Executive Director, at

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, Admission to New York Bar

Legal