Staff Attorney-Criminal Defense/Felony Experience

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO friendly job title: Staff Attorney - Criminal Defense/Felony Trial Experience
H1 heading: Join Our Team as a Dedicated Staff Attorney in the Criminal Defense Practice
H2 heading: Represent Clients Facing Misdemeanor, Felony, and Homicide Charges

Bold Headlines:
- Immediate Openings for Dedicated Staff Attorneys
- Primary Public Defender in New York City
- Comprehensive Representation for Clients
- Requirements for Candidates
- Salary Transparency and Benefits
- Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- COVID Vaccination Information
- How to Apply
- Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Organization: The Legal Aid Society
Department: Criminal Defense Practice
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Criminal Defense/Felony Trial Experience
Experience: Minimum of 3 years
Salary Range: $79,591 - $130,308
Location: New York City
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Job Type: Full-time

Bullet Points:
- Immediate openings for dedicated and passionate attorneys
- Provide holistic and client-centered representation
- Represent clients facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges
- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated commitment to public defense and social justice
- Clear and effective oral and written advocacy
- New York State bar admission required
- Salary range of $79,591 - $130,308
- Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, and more
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Precautions and safety measures in place for COVID-19
- All applications must be completed online
- Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, loan forgiveness programs, COVID-19 safety measures

Zealous Advocacy, Client-Centered Representation, Trial Experience, Litigation, Bail Advocacy, Investigation, Research, Mitigation, Appellate Work, Oral and Written Advocacy, Organization, Time Management, Negotiation, Collaboration, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, COVID-19 Safety Measures

All applications must be completed online through the company's Careers page.

Qualification and Experience NYS Bar Admission, Minimum of 3 years of experience in public defense, racial equity, and social justice, Experience handling felony matters, Ability to waive into NYS Bar from another jurisdiction

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