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Compensation + Benefits

Offers 401(K)

Offers life insurance

Offers supplemental life insurance

Offers retiree health & medical

Offers disability insurance

Provides a pension

Offers accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Offers dental insurance

Offers health insurance

Offers mental health benefits

Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Offers vision insurance

Offers Health Savings Account (HSA)

Provides family medical leave

Provides fertility benefits

Offers generous parental leave

Offers employee discounts

Company Culture

Provides commuter benefits

Provides a mobile phone discount

Offers diversity-based Employee Resource Groups

Work-Life Balance + Wellbeing

Offers company-sponsored outings

Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers generous PTO

Provides paid sick days

Provides bereavement leave

Offers unpaid extended leave

Provides paid holidays

Offers sabbatical leave

Provides military leave

Career Growth + Development

Provides customized development tracks

Job training & conferences

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Professional Services • Social Impact
Represent detained and released noncitizens in removal, bond, immigration, USCIS, Board of Immigration Appeals, and related Family Court proceedings. Attorneys maintain full caseloads, conduct client consultations at detention centers, engage in affirmative litigation, collaborate with pro bono counsel and interdisciplinary partners, manage case files and databases, and participate in community advocacy. Some night, weekend, and travel obligations may apply.
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Staff Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau - Fall 2027

12 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
Professional Services • Social Impact
Represents clients in criminal appeals and post-conviction proceedings, managing a high-volume caseload that includes appellate briefs, oral arguments, CPL motions, sex offender registration hearings, and risk-level petitions. Responsibilities include legal research, brief writing, case strategy, client communication, courtroom advocacy, and collaboration with colleagues. The role requires strong legal analysis, writing, oral advocacy, organization, and commitment to public defense and social justice.
Professional Services • Social Impact
Represents clients accused of parole violations in revocation, recognizance, habeas corpus, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings. Handles hearings, court appearances, discovery, negotiations, contested litigation, and administrative appeals across New York City. Collaborates with paralegals, investigators, and social workers to develop mitigation strategies involving mental health, substance abuse, medical needs, and alternatives to incarceration.
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