The Center for Appellate Litigation (CAL)-- a 50-attorney public defender agency in New York City responsible for representing indigent criminal defendants in all aspects of post-conviction proceedings-- is seeking to hire an attorney for its Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) team.
The SORA team represents the most stigmatized clients in the criminal justice system, individuals on the sex offender registry, in proceedings related to the duration of their registration and level of community notification. We pride ourselves on a commitment to high-quality oral and written advocacy, a client-centered approach to representation, and a collaborative team environment.
CAL’s SORA attorneys appear frequently in trial courts in the Bronx and Manhattan, in addition to occasional appellate cases. Effective representation entails dynamic oral advocacy at adversarial hearings, as well as the submission of comprehensive motions that combine legal research with mitigation writing to counter the dehumanizing effect of the registration and carceral systems. Each SORA attorney works closely with clients and the rest of the SORA team, developing an expertise in a burgeoning field at the intersection of criminal and civil law.
At CAL, we embrace and value our staff’s diversity, and we welcome applications from people of color; people with disabilities; and people of LGBTQ+ identities. CAL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, citizenship status, color, credit history, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, race, religion, salary history, sexual and reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran or active military service member, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The starting salary is at least $76,500 (2020 graduates); the salary for more experienced applicants will be commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package will be provided.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 22, 2022.
Qualifications:
· Current admission in good standing to the New York bar.
· At least 2 years of relevant legal experience.
· Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities.
· Ability to think creatively, manage a dynamic caseload, and work well on a team.
· Empathy for people who have been convicted of serious offenses and a
commitment to advocating on their behalf;
· Spanish fluency is highly desired.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and a resume (in PDF format) to:
Nicole Geoglis
The Center for Appellate Litigation
120 Wall Street, 28th Floor
New York, NY 10005
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