Criminal Defense Fellow: Impact Litigation & Social Justice
$84kLASTAD
The Legal Aid Society is seeking dedicated Fellows for its Criminal Defense Practice in New York City. This role involves impact litigation and advocacy to support marginalized communities in the legal system. Qualifications include being a 3L law student or recent graduate with excellent communication and legal skills. The position offers a salary range of $84,000 and benefits including health insurance and paid vacation. Interested applicants must apply online with the required documents, and the Society is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr LASTAD
$84.35k - $169.78k
...Title: Staff Attorney - Criminal Defense Team Department:... ...attorneys, investigators, social workers, client... ...systemic challenges that impact long‑term stability. NDS... ...respect and to advancing justice for individuals and... ...court appearances and litigation, including arraignments...Social justiceLitigationFull timeWork at officeLocal area- ...excellence, and making an impact every single day.... ...new Removal or Criminal Immigration Staff... ...Criminal Defense Attorney based in... ...you are a confident litigator who thrives in high... ...bring the fire for justice. Requirements... ...immigrant rights and social justice. Willingness...Social justiceLitigationFull time
- ...Immigration Staff Attorney for its Immigration Defense Team in New York City. The role focuses on special litigation, providing crucial support in motions, appeals... ...a commitment to immigration advocacy and social justice. The position offers competitive compensation,...Social justiceLitigationTemporary work
$58.16k - $63.47k
...Overview Job Title: Litigation Assistant Department: Family Defense Practice... ...attorneys, investigators, social workers, client... ...challenges that impact long-term stability... ...and to advancing justice for individuals and... ...with Egnyte, NYS Criminal Inquiry System, UCMS...Social justiceLitigationWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startShift work2 days per week$82.69k - $173.11k
...centered, holistic public defense office... ...representation in criminal, civil, immigration... ...with attorney and social work supervisors, litigation assistants, team administrators... ...defense, social justice issues and/or the... ...and other systems impacting NDS’s clients preferred...Social justiceLitigationWork at officeImmediate startFlexible hours$85.91k - $176.57k
...Law Team Department: Criminal Defense Practice Location: Harlem... ..., investigators, social workers, client advocates... ...challenges that impact long-term stability. NDS... ...respect and to advancing justice for individuals and... ...court appearances and litigation, including arraignments...Social justiceLitigationFull timeWork at officeLocal areaTrial periodFlexible hours2 days per week$84.35k - $94.2k
...Attorney, Special Litigation Department: Immigration Defense Team Location: NYC... ...attorneys, investigators, social workers, client... ...challenges that impact long-term stability... ...respect and to advancing justice for individuals and... ...caught up in the criminal legal system and...Social justiceLitigationFull timeTemporary workLocal areaImmediate start$90k - $95k
...fellowship. The fellow will join the Seizure... ...Surveillance Defense Project in the Criminal Defense Practice... ..., policy, and litigation projects to challenge... ...fellows for Justice Catalyst,... ...disproportionately impact Black and brown... ...teams of attorneys, social workers and advocates...Social justiceLitigationInterim roleWork at officeMonday to Friday$45k
...fight for people’s futures. If you're a skilled litigation paralegal who thrives in high-stakes criminal defense, remains calm under pressure, and values grit, poise... ...lower 48. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact, this could be your next opportunity....LitigationRemote work- ...Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has... ...Attorneys in its Brooklyn and Manhattan Criminal Defense Trial Offices. The Appellate Resource... ...existing practice memoranda and litigation treatises, and by developing new advisories...Social justiceLitigationWork at officeLocal areaVisa sponsorshipWork visa
- ...Description Help change the justice system! Texas... ...alter the landscape of criminal justice in these critical... ...data measuring the impact of the Maverick RPDO’s... ...five years of criminal litigation experience as a licensed... ...to indigent defense and criminal justice reform...LitigationWork at officeLocal area
- ...The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, has Fall 2026 Legal Internships for the Criminal Defense Practice throughout the city. The Criminal Defense Practice is the primary public defender in New York City, providing...Social justiceWork experience placementInternshipRemote work
$84.35k - $169.78k
...Defender Service Inc. is looking for a Staff Attorney for the Criminal Defense Team in New York. This role offers full-time employment... ...Strong writing, organizational skills, and a commitment to social justice are essential for candidates. Compensation ranges from $84,...Social justiceFull time$98k - $108k
...Overview Since 1968, Build Up Justice NYC has provided free... ...affirmative civil rights litigation, and eviction defense—to defend the rights of individuals... ...law to promote racial, social, and economic justice... ...struggling through the economic impacts of gentrification and the...Social justiceLitigationContract workWork at officeLocal areaRemote workWeekend workAfternoon shift$75k
...representation, primarily in eviction defense and foreclosure cases in... ...communities intersect with social and economic justice. QUALIFICATIONS Admitted... ...advice, negotiation, litigation, foreclosure defense, loss... ...healthy work environment for fellow employees. Cooperate in...Social justiceLitigationFull timeTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startWork from home3 days per week- ...Job Description Job Description We are looking for a Criminal Defense Attorney to join a litigation-focused legal practice in New York, New York. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who wants meaningful involvement in sophisticated federal and state criminal matters...Litigation
$90k - $95k
...policy changes that impact BDS clients across... .... BDS is a public defense office... ...income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration... ...teams of attorneys, social workers and advocates... ...orders. The fellow would assist where... ...fellowships like Equal Justice Works and Skadden...Social justiceInterim roleSummer workWork at officeMonday to Friday- ...Department works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for... ...Legal Services – Tenant Defense Program. As one of New York... ...Stadium—supports a fast‑paced litigation practice grounded in collaboration... ...bar passer. Commitment to social justice and working with...Social justiceLitigationInternshipWork at officeLocal areaImmediate start
- ...A Criminal Defense Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale seeks a highly motivated Virtual Legal Assistant to manage operations and support case preparation. The ideal candidate has over 1 year of legal support experience, strong organizational skills, and a genuine desire to help...
$79.4k - $96.2k
Since 1968, Build Up Justice NYC has provided free legal services for low-income residents... ...organizing, affirmative civil rights litigation, and eviction defense to defend the rights of individuals... ...York. You should have a passion for social justice and helping and representing...Social justiceLitigationWork at officeRemote workFlexible hoursAfternoon shift$61.2k - $69k
Since 1968, Build Up Justice NYC has provided free legal services for low-income residents... ...organizing, affirmative civil rights litigation, and eviction defense to defend the rights of individuals... ...community outreach as strategies for social change; Strong reporting and...Social justiceLitigationWork at officeLocal areaRemote work- A leading legal firm is seeking a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney for a fully remote position in New York. The role involves managing high-stakes litigation, drafting complex motions, and oversight of case settlements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years...LitigationRemote job
$88.27k - $101.01k
...economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating... ...empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and... ...determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic... ...working in removal defense required, 2 years preferred... ...to immigrant rights, criminal justice, and/or social...Social justiceLitigationFull timeWork at officeFlexible hours2 days per week$140k - $180k
...: We are a highly regarded civil litigation firm that concentrates on insurance defense and offers attorneys the chance to... ...the opportunity to make a real impact in injury, property damage, and commercial... ...qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent...LitigationWork at officeLocal areaRemote work- ...Association Legal Non Profit Criminal Defense Specialties freedom justice exonerations communication... ...convictions, and strategic litigation to strengthen the use of science... ...effective in achieving systemic impact. Candidates for this role should...Litigation
- ...largest and oldest public defense and civil legal... ...denied the right to equal justice. At The Legal Aid... ...deserve. Through our Civil, Criminal Defense, and Juvenile... ...Yorkers every year, impacting millions with effective... ...services, advocacy, impact litigation and policy reform....LitigationImmediate startShift work
$130k - $140k
...US Advocacy & Litigation Department Reporting to: VP... ...applications for a Director of Criminal Legal Litigation.... ...with directly impacted communities, advocacy... ...junior attorneys, law fellows, and law student interns... ...civil rights, racial justice, police accountability...LitigationFull timeRemote work$86.8k - $107.5k
...whether clients qualify for Early Defense representation, and connect... ...hearings. Support Complex Litigation Teams for Early Defense clients... ...for review for referral to impact litigation work. Collaborate... ...and practice areas including criminal, immigration, SCR, and civil...LitigationFull timeWork at officeRemote work$127.5k - $150k
...equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our... ..., advocacy, and litigation to advance its mission... ...inequality in the criminal legal system;... ...policing, indigent defense, and forensic science... ...and its impact on the functioning... ...academic, forensic and social science research and...Social justiceLitigationFull timeWork at officeRemote workVisa sponsorshipFlexible hours3 days per week$95 - $125 per hour
...advancement Now Hiring Of Counsel Attorney | Federal Criminal Defense & Healthcare Fraud Litigation Watson & Associates, LLC is seeking a highly... ...Former Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA), Department of Justice attorney, or federal enforcement official Military...LitigationHourly payFull timeContract workPart timeWork at officeImmediate startRemote workWork from homeFlexible hours
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