The Criminal Appeals Bureau of The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Staff Attorney. Criminal Appeals Staff Attorneys handle all aspects of post-conviction practice on behalf of sentenced criminal defendants. The position will include a focus on representing clients at Sex Offender Registration Hearings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Represent clients in appellate, ancillary, habeas corpus, and other post-conviction proceedings before New York State and federal courts
* Represent clients at trial-level Sex Offender Registration Hearings
* Manage large post-conviction caseload 
* Communicate with clients and their families
* Prepare appellate briefs to New York's intermediate appellate courts and the New York Court of Appeals and orally argue such appeals

SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Other duties as assigned

* Admission to practice in the New York State Courts, eligible for pro hoc vice admission, or sitting for the July 2017 Bar examination 
* At least two years of appellate experience and/or experience representing clients at sex offender registration hearings
* Excellent writing and analytical skills
* Excellent oral advocacy skills
* Knowledge of the law of evidence, criminal and constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and ethical principles contained in the Rules of Professional Conduct
* Excellent organizational skills
* Experience in preparing criminal appellate briefs and post-conviction litigation
* Demonstrated interest in serving low-income communities 
* Ability to work collegially with all members of the staff
* Commitment to indigent defense

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Women, People of Color, Gays and Lesbians, Transgender People, Veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions about this posting email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.