Appellate Resource Attorney, Rotator (Brooklyn & Manhattan)

Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Job Description The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has openings for Appellate Resource Attorneys in its Brooklyn and Manhattan Criminal Defense Trial Offices. The Appellate Resource Attorney will provide essential support to Trial Office members on trial, appellate and post-conviction issues. The Resource Attorney will also contribute to the Criminal Defense Resources SharePoint Database – the largest public defender resource site in the nation – by editing existing practice memoranda and litigation treatises, and by developing new advisories and treatises on major litigation issues. The position is a two‑year rotation, after which the attorney may re‑apply or return to their current position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Provide advice and support to Trial Attorneys Collaborate with other resource attorneys and training managers on drafting practice advisories, treatises and memoranda and updating current advisories and memos Work with other members of the Training Unit to strategize best practices and long‑term litigation strategies Prepare drafts of template motions Write amicus briefs in select cases Develop local and citywide trainings on legal issues, including preservation issues Draft substantive pre‑trial motions and memoranda of law, including motions in limine and requests to charge Provide guidance on complex litigation issues and consult with attorneys on their cases Participate in pre‑trial hearings and trials, especially where novel issues are litigated Facilitate the commencement of the appellate process when needed Must stay up to date on new developments in criminal law, both in terms of new statutory revisions and evolving case law Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications: Admission to NewYork State bar 7 years of litigation experience as of March2026, including at least 5 years of post‑conviction experience Comprehensive knowledge of relevant NewYork State and federal law including evidence laws, criminal and constitutional laws, statutory interpretation, and ethical principles contained in the Rules of Professional Conduct Up‑to‑date knowledge of Supreme Court precedent and willingness to assist attorneys in drafting arguments using this precedent Preferred qualifications: Desire to write and edit practice advisories and legal treatises Desire to brainstorm new legal arguments in consultation with the Training Unit and other relevant specialized units Excellent research, writing, brief‑writing, and oral advocacy skills Some teaching and/or mentoring experience Ability to challenge others to seek innovative and creative approaches to advocacy Capacity to work with computer, electronic data and file sharing software, e‑discovery platforms and processes, AdobePro, and MicrosoftSuite Ability to work collaboratively with the Training Unit, and other relevant specialized Units, regarding litigation strategies SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary range represents a good‑faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are NewYork residents may be eligible for assistance from NewYork state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.) HOW TO APPLY All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF: As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply‑held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender‑based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co‑parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre‑employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client‑oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms. Location Brooklyn – Criminal Defense Practice Office #J-18808-Ljbffr