Staff Attorney: Appeals & Post-Conviction Unit

100KCrossing; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. seeks a Staff Attorney for the Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit to advance justice in Western New York. This on-site role focuses on criminal appeals for indigent clients, handling cases from initial filing to final disposition in the appellate courts and exploring post-conviction issues.

The position may involve limited federal or state court filings as needed. Located at 290 Main St., Buffalo, NY, this role supports the organization's mission to provide

Responsibilities

• Perform appellate activities in criminal appeals on behalf of indigent appellants.
• Handle the appeal from filing through disposition in the appellate courts.
• Investigate cases for potential post-conviction issues and file appropriate motions.
• In limited circumstances, file petitions for writ of certiorari or amicus briefs.

Job description

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. seeks a Staff Attorney for the Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit to advance justice in Western New York. This on-site role focuses on criminal appeals for indigent clients, handling cases from initial filing to final disposition in the appellate courts and exploring post-conviction issues.

The position may involve limited federal or state court filings as needed. Located at 290 Main St., Buffalo, NY, this role supports the organization's mission to provide