Courtroom-Driven Parole Revocation Staff Attorney

The Legal Aid Society - New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice seeks Staff Attorneys for the Parole Revocation Defense Unit in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Attorneys represent clients at parole revocation and recognizance hearings across NYC, including state and federal facilities.

The role is litigation‑intensive in a fast‑paced environment, requiring NYS Bar admission and strong courtroom skills; Spanish fluency is strongly preferred. Salary range and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• New York State Bar Admission is required; may consider applicants with pending applications if they have sat or are registered for July 2027 NYS bar exam, MPRE, and NYLE.
• 2 years of relevant experience, or more, preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle parole revocation at all stages: recognizance hearings, preliminary hearings, calendar appearances, discovery, negotiations, contested hearings, administrative appeals, and post‑conviction hearings.
• Work with unit staff, paralegals, and investigators to provide zealous defense representation.
• Partner with PRDU social work team to identify mitigation for clients with mental health or substance abuse issues and those suitable for alternatives to incarceration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong courtroom skills

Fluency in Spanish

Education

New York State Bar Admission

Job description

The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice seeks Staff Attorneys for the Parole Revocation Defense Unit in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Attorneys represent clients at parole revocation and recognizance hearings across NYC, including state and federal facilities.

The role is litigation‑intensive in a fast‑paced environment, requiring NYS Bar admission and strong courtroom skills; Spanish fluency is strongly preferred. Salary range and benefits accompany the position.