Staff Attorney, Criminal Appeals - Public Defender Advocacy

The Legal Aid Society, Inc.

The Legal Aid Society in New York, NY seeks Staff Attorneys for the Criminal Appeals Bureau to start around September 2027. Responsibilities include managing heavy caseloads, drafting briefs, and arguing before appellate courts while upholding client-centered advocacy. Applicants must be admitted to the NYS Bar or eligible to practice, with strong writing and oral advocacy skills, and a commitment to serving low-income communities and communities of color.

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