Abogado defensor penal en apelaciones (Apelaciones)

Central California Appellate Program, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

401(a)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Central California Appellate Program is seeking an experienced criminal appellate attorney to assist court-appointed counsel representing indigent defendants on appeal.

The role includes training a panel of private attorneys appointed by the Third and Fifth District Courts of Appeal, providing administrative services for court-appointed cases, and developing MCLE training and resources for the criminal defense community.

Qualifications

• Has demonstrated interest in criminal defense and appellate work.
• Experience researching and writing at the appellate level.
• Communicates respectfully and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of projects with attention to detail.
• Proficient with video conferencing applications (eg. Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Train and guide a panel of private attorneys appointed by the Third and Fifth District Courts of Appeal to provide counsel to indigent clients.
• Provide the Third and Fifth District Courts of Appeal with administrative services related to court appointed cases.
• Publish articles to train new and experienced attorneys on legal basics and evolving areas in criminal law.
• Develop resources and MCLE training for the criminal defense community.
• Represent clients directly on appeal on a select basis.

Skills

Criminal defense

Appellate writing

Communication skills

Project management

Video conferencing (Zoom)

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Benefits:

• 403(b)


• 401(a)


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Profit sharing


• Training & development


• Vision insurance


• Wellness resources

Central California Appellate Program (CCAP) is seeking an experienced criminal appellate attorney interested in assisting court-appointed counsel of all levels who represent indigent defendants on appeal. (More detailed information about our organization is available at www.capcentral.org.) We offer a hybrid work environment but will consider a fully remote schedule under exceptional circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

• Train and guide a panel of private attorneys appointed by the Third and Fifth District Courts of Appeal to provide counsel to indigent clients


• Provide the Third and Fifth District Courts of Appeal with administrative services related to court appointed cases


• Publish articles to train new and experienced attorneys on legal basics and evolving areas in criminal law


• Develop resources and MCLE training for the criminal defense community


• Represent clients directly on appeal on a select basis

Ideal Candidate

• Has a demonstrated interest in criminal defense


• Has experience researching and writing at the appellate level


• Communicates respectfully and professionally with colleagues, support staff, panel attorneys, court personnel, opposing counsel, and trial attorneys


• Has ability to manage a wide variety of projects with attention to detail


• Is proficient with video conferencing applications (such as Zoom), and reviewing documents in electronic form

Flexible work from home options available.