Staff Attorney Entry Level - Appeals and 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. has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Attorney in our Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit to contribute to our impact on Western New York (NY) communities. This Attorneys’ Union position primarily focus on performing a variety of appellate activities in criminal appeals on behalf of indigent appellants, as assigned by the courts, convicted in various counties in Western New York. Staff attorneys are initially primarily responsible for handling every aspect of the appeals that are assigned to them, upon receipt of the file through the outcome of the case in the appellate court, and, as necessary, the outcome of any leave application filed with the Court of Appeals (the state’s highest court). Staff Attorneys handle the appeal in the Court of Appeals in the event that an application for leave is granted. They also investigate cases for potential post-conviction issues, and file such motions as are appropriate. In limited circumstances, the attorney may be called upon to file petitions for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court or file amicus briefs in state and federal courts. Given the nature of our work, this Staff Attorney position is expected to work primarily on‑site from our office located at 290 Main St., Buffalo, NY.

Who are we?

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. has been providing access to justice and due process to the most vulnerable individuals, children and families in the Western New York Community for over 100 years. Using a holistic approach, we provide quality, client-centered legal representation in a vast range of criminal and civil matters such as mandated criminal defense, mandated child and youth representation, consumer credit, employment, education, family, post-conviction, appeals, housing, employment, and immigration. Please visit our