Appellate Advocates is a nonprofit public defender organization, based in New York City, providing high-quality representation of individuals who have been convicted of crimes in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island and cannot afford private lawyers. We are a group of attorneys from diverse backgrounds who are experienced in criminal law and believe in fighting for every person’s constitutional right to a fair trial and in working to overturn unjust convictions and sentences. While our main work is appeals, we also represent clients in Sex Offender Registration Act hearings, reinvestigate cases and file motions for post-conviction relief with a focus on ameliorating immigration consequences, and seek to vacate convictions for victims of sex trafficking.
Appellate Advocates is deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To this end, we seek to:
• Hire staff that reflect the full range of racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic identities of the communities we represent, particularly those communities disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system;
• Ensure a workplace where diversity and inclusion is fostered and different perspectives are valued and freely exchanged; and
• Ensure that all staff members feel welcome, respected, and have equal opportunities to thrive and advance within the organization.
We are seeking three Staff Attorneys to join our team. Individuals with the following qualifications should apply:
• An interest in criminal defense and social justice
• Strong research and writing skills
• Oral Advocacy Skills
• A strong interest in client-focused representation
• Trial and/or appellate experience preferred
• Bi-lingual capabilities valued
• A self-directed ability to manage an active and varied caseload
• A commitment to take the July, 2019 NYS Bar exam or the ability to waive into NYS from another jurisdiction
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Application Deadline: March 15, 2019
To apply: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to [email protected]
Appellate Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.