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About the Role

The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking Staff Attorneys for the Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) to represent clients accused of violating their conditions of release at administrative parole revocation hearings and recognizance hearings.

Responsibilities

Handle parole revocation at all stages, including recognizance hearings, preliminary hearings, calendar appearances, discovery practice, negotiations, contested hearings, administrative appeals, and post-conviction hearings.
Collaborate with unit support staff, paralegals, and investigative staff to provide zealous and effective defense representation.
Partner with the PRDU social work team to identify and develop mitigation for clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, medical needs, or who are suitable for alternatives to incarceration.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

New York State Bar Admission. Applicants with pending applications for the NYS bar or who are law school graduates in May 2027 and have sat or are registered to sit for the July 2027 NYS bar examination, the March and/or August 2027 MPRE, and the August 2027 NYLE will be considered.
2 years of relevant experience, or more, preferred.
Strong courtroom skills.
Background in criminal and/or administrative law or prison-related litigation is particularly relevant.
Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit.
Submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample as a combined PDF.

Skills

Criminal law
Administrative law
Litigation
Courtroom skills
Spanish fluency

Location

Bronx
Brooklyn
New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2+ years preferred

Education Level

Law degree

Salary/Compensations

$86,520 - $157,075

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid vacation
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Assistance from New York state for loan repayments (for NY residents, depending on years of practice)

About the Company

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation.
Dedicated to building strong professional relationships with clients, understanding their diverse circumstances, and meeting their needs.
Encourages continuous learning about identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression to dismantle bias in all forms.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.