Criminal Defense Staff Attorney

Office of the Appellate Defender; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Loan forgiveness

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County seeks a Staff Attorney for the County Court Bureau in Riverhead. The role requires NYS admission and substantial criminal trial/ negotiation experience, and daily travel to Riverhead.

The successful candidate will defend difficult felony cases, conduct thorough case research, motions and persuasive writing, and work within a collaborative, zealous team dedicated to indigent defense. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in NYS with at least three years criminal trial and negotiation experience.
• Completed at least three criminal jury trials or a substantial number of pre-trial suppression hearings.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze cases, identify issues, develop a viable strategy, and solve problems creatively.
• Excels in incorporating creative and innovative negotiation skills and strategies.
• Willing to take on difficult cases and work as part of a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with incarcerated clients at Riverhead and Yaphank facilities.
• Develop zealous legal analysis and litigation strategies within a collaborative, client-centered framework.
• Work within a team-oriented practice committed to indigent defense.
• Defend difficult felony cases with significant state imprisonment exposure.
• Convey impromptu arguments clearly in court and write persuasive motions/memos.

Skills

Criminal trial experience

Negotiation experience

Client communication

Legal analysis

Courtroom advocacy

Independent work

Collaboration

Indigent defense passion

Spanish language

Job description

The Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County seeks a Staff Attorney for the County Court Bureau in Riverhead. The role requires NYS admission and substantial criminal trial/ negotiation experience, and daily travel to Riverhead.

The successful candidate will defend difficult felony cases, conduct thorough case research, motions and persuasive writing, and work within a collaborative, zealous team dedicated to indigent defense. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.