Staff Attorney-Criminal Defense/Felony Experience

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Organization: The Legal Aid Society
Job Title: Staff Attorney-Criminal Defense/Felony Experience
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated commitment to public defense, racial equity, and social justice with some experience handling felony matters in NYS or other jurisdictions
Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: $79,591 - $130,308
Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST on Mar 19, 2024

The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, is seeking passionate and dedicated Staff Attorneys with felony trial experience to join their Criminal Defense Practice. This practice is the primary public defender in New York City and provides holistic, client-centered vertical representation to over 200,000 people facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges.

The ideal candidate for this position is an NYS admitted criminal defense attorney with a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated commitment to public defense, racial equity, and social justice. They should also have experience handling felony matters in NYS or other jurisdictions. The candidate should have a track record of strategically guiding casework, projects, and relationships, applying good judgment, and pushing through roadblocks to achieve their goals. They should also possess clear and effective oral and written advocacy skills and have a high level of organization to meet multiple competing deadlines.

As a Felony Criminal Defense Attorney, the candidate will provide zealous advocacy in all phases of a person's criminal legal matter, from arraignments through hearings and trials. They will also be responsible for conducting bail review hearings and writs of habeas corpus to secure the client's liberty post arraignments, coordinating with specialty units, and preparing cases for advocacy and litigation. Additionally, they will be expected to advise and enter appropriate pleas in consultation and consent of clients, file appropriate notices of appeal, and coordinate with appellate counsel.

The salary range for this position is $79,591 - $130,308, and the specific salary offer will be dependent on the candidate's qualifications. The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. They are also a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. New York residents may also be eligible for assistance with loan repayments, depending on years of practice.

The Legal Aid Society is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. They believe in a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. The leadership of the organization is dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each client, understanding their diverse circumstances, and meeting their needs.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Legal Aid Society is taking precautions and implementing safety measures to help prevent the spread of the virus. All members of the Legal Aid community have a shared responsibility to support and comply with policies and protocols to protect the health and safety of the community.

To apply for this position, interested candidates must complete an online application through the organization's careers page. The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on various protected characteristics.

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Health insurance, Paid vacation, Disability insurance, Life insurance, Pension plan, Loan forgiveness programs, Salary transparency, Diversity and inclusion initiatives, COVID vaccination policy

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Zealous advocacy, Client-centered representation, Trial experience, Criminal court experience, Race and gender equity, Social and economic justice, Case preparation, Oral and written advocacy, Organization, Legal research, Appellate advocacy, Teamwork, Collaboration, Communication, Time management, Multitasking, Attention to detail, Problem-solving, Leadership, Negotiation, Public speaking, Relationship-building, Strategic thinking, Judgment, Adaptability, Resilience, Empathy, Cultural competency, Diversity, Inclusion

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All applications must be completed online through the company's Careers page. Paper submissions will not be accepted. For technical difficulties or questions, email .

Qualification and Experience NYS bar admission or ability to waive into NYS, At least 3 years of public defense experience, Commitment to public defense, racial equity, and social justice, Experience handling felony matters

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