The Legal Aid Society, the largest social justice legal services organization, has an immediate opening for a dedicated, passionate, and experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys in all five of our trial offices Criminal Defense Practice. The Criminal Defense Practice is the primary public defender of New York City, providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 200,000 people facing misdemeanor, felony and homicide charges.
The Criminal Defense Attorney will provide zealous advocacy in all phases of a person's legal matter from arraignments through hearings and trials, as well as other related proceedings, such as school suspension, DMV refusal, and asset forfeiture hearings. The Criminal Defense Attorney collaborates with attorneys and advocates in the Civil and Juvenile Rights Practices to avoid or mitigate any civil consequences arising from a client's contact with the criminal system. The Criminal Defense Attorney also works with a team of investigators, social workers, and paralegals and specialized units such as our DNA, Digital Forensic or Special Litigation teams to provide clients the comprehensive, high-quality representation they deserve.