Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense - Public Defender Impact
office of appellate defenderNew York (NY)
Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense - Public Defender Impact
Posted 4 days ago
office of appellate defenderNew York (NY)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
The Legal Aid Society seeks experienced Criminal Defense Trial Attorneys to support the City's public defender efforts across multiple Trial offices. You will advocate zealously from arraignments through hearings and trials, tackling serious felony work and collaborating with defense colleagues to shape litigation strategy. Ideal candidates are NYS-admitted criminal defense attorneys committed to serving marginalized communities with client-centered advocacy and a strong, justice-oriented
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