Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (Bronx)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in legal aid is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Parole Revocation Defense Unit in Bronx, New York. This role involves representing clients at parole revocation hearings, providing legal defense in fast-paced environments, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in litigation, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to advocacy for marginalized clients. The organization offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Loan forgiveness options

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. and be admitted to practice law in New York.
• Experience in litigation and representing clients in administrative hearings is essential.
• Ability to work with mental health professionals and conduct negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling all stages of parole revocation hearings.
• Collaborate with support staff to provide defense representation.
• Develop mitigation strategies for clients with mental health issues.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Case Management

Negotiation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

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Position Description

Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit (Bronx) #25-60

Bronx, New York, United States

Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed

Apr 10, 2025

Job Description

The Legal Aid Society’s Parole Revocation Defense Unit has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney. A PRDU Staff Attorney represents clients accused of violating their conditions of release at administrative parole revocation hearings and recognizance hearings held in the criminal courts, federal detention facilities, hospital prison wards and, where applicable, local correctional facilities throughout New York City. The Staff Attorney also appears on behalf of clients at related habeas corpus proceedings, administrative and local criminal court appeals, and other post‐conviction proceedings. The practice is fast‐paced and litigation‐intensive.

PRDU maintains offices at 260 East 161st and 199 Water Street but attorneys spend significant amounts of time in courtrooms in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for handling parole revocation at all stages, including recognizance hearings, preliminary hearings, calendar appearances, discovery practice, negotiations, contested hearings, administrative appeals, and post‐ conviction hearings

Work with unit support staff, paralegals, and investigative staff to provide zealous and effective defense representation

Partner with PRDU social work team to identify and develop mitigation for clients who have mental health and/or substance abuse issues, medical needs, or who are otherwise suitable for alternatives to incarceration

Other duties as assigned

Salary And Benefits

The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range: $83,844 - $147,907

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits.

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.

studentaid.gov

hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.

Location

Bronx - Criminal Defense Practice Office

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