Senior Appellate Defense Attorney - Non-Capital Training

Office of the State Public Defender; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Office of the State Public Defender is seeking a Non-Capital Training Attorney with extensive appellate criminal defense experience who will mentor and develop attorneys handling non-capital appeals and postconviction matters. The role supports lead counsel in death penalty cases and guides training across the program.

You will work with staff to oversee non-capital appellate practice and program needs, ensuring client-centered representation and high-quality advocacy.

Qualifications

• Extensive appellate criminal defense experience
• Experience mentoring and developing attorneys in non-capital appeals
• Ability to serve as lead counsel in death penalty cases

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop attorneys handling non-capital appeals and postconviction matters
• Assist the Director of Non-Capital Appellate Representation with managing the program
• Collaborate with staff to identify training needs and ensure high-quality representation

Job description

The Office of the State Public Defender is seeking a Non-Capital Training Attorney with extensive appellate criminal defense experience who will mentor and develop attorneys handling non-capital appeals and postconviction matters. The role supports lead counsel in death penalty cases and guides training across the program.

You will work with staff to oversee non-capital appellate practice and program needs, ensuring client-centered representation and high-quality advocacy.