Lead Appellate & Post-Conviction Attorney (Pro Bono)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; New York (NY); In loco; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

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National Legal Aid & Defender Association in New York seeks a Supervising Staff Attorney to oversee appellate litigation and post-conviction work for indigent clients in Manhattan and the Bronx.

You will guide direct appeals, manage a team of staff and pro bono attorneys, train new lawyers, draft pleadings, and supervise caseloads and office policy implementation. Carry a small caseload while mentoring others and contributing to systemic reform initiatives.

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• Provide holistic post-conviction representation in Manhattan and the Bronx, including direct appeals and post-conviction motions.
• Supervise staff attorneys, pro bono attorneys, and law students using a collaborative model; oversee case theory, pleadings, and oral argument preparation.
• Train staff and external attorneys through regular programs; offer mentorship and evaluations.
• Participate in office management, guide policy, supervise caseloads, and manage a legal advocacy project.

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National Legal Aid & Defender Association in New York seeks a Supervising Staff Attorney to oversee appellate litigation and post-conviction work for indigent clients in Manhattan and the Bronx.

You will guide direct appeals, manage a team of staff and pro bono attorneys, train new lawyers, draft pleadings, and supervise caseloads and office policy implementation. Carry a small caseload while mentoring others and contributing to systemic reform initiatives.