EXPERIENCED APPELLATE ATTORNEY POSITION – DIRECT APPEALS
Position Description: We are seeking to hire immediately an experienced appellate criminal
defense attorney to work on criminal appeals from plea and trial convictions. More than one
position may be filled based on this posting. This is primarily an in-person position, with at most
two (2) days remote work allowed weekly.
Qualifications:
– A minimum of three years of appellate criminal defense experience in New York
– A deep interest in indigent appellate criminal defense
– A demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and social justice
– Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
– A strong interest in client-focused representation
– A self-directed ability to manage an active caseload
– New York State bar admission required
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience based on a candidate’s placement on
the collectively bargained salary scale, with a range from $83,000 to $135,000.
Appellate Advocates offers a generous benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a 401(k),
flexible spending and transit account, and paid sick and vacation time.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references as a single
PDF to [email protected], referencing “Experienced Appellate Attorney Position – Direct
Appeals” in the subject line, by April 15, 2025. Applicants with disabilities may e-mail
[email protected] or call Melissa Taveras, Executive Assistant, at (212) 693-0085, ext. 252, to
request and arrange for accommodations for submitting an application.
STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION – DIRECT PRACTICE
Position Description: We are seeking to hire an entry-level appellate attorney to work on criminal
appeals from both trial and plea convictions. More than one position may be filled based on this
posting. This is primarily an in-person position.
Qualifications:
– A demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and social justice
– Excellent and proven research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
– A strong interest in client-focused representation
– A self-directed ability to manage an active caseload
– New York State bar admission required, or a commitment to seek admission immediately
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience based on a collectively bargained
pay scale, with a range from $78,891.23 to $95,136.22.
Appellate Advocates offers a generous benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending and transit account, and paid sick and vacation time.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references as a single
PDF to [email protected], referencing “Staff Attorney Position – Direct Appeals” in the subject
line by April 15, 2025. Applicants with disabilities may e-mail [email protected] or call Melissa
Taveras, Executive Assistant, at (212) 693-0085, ext. 252, to request and arrange for
accommodations for submitting an application.
Appellate Advocates is deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To this end, we
seek to:
– Hire staff that reflect the full range of racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic identities
of the communities we represent, particularly those communities disproportionately
affected by the criminal justice system;
– Ensure a workplace where diversity and inclusion are fostered and different perspectives
are valued and freely exchanged; and
– Ensure that all staff members feel welcome, respected, and have equal opportunities to
thrive and advance within the organization.
Appellate Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment
opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or
genetic information. Appellate Advocates is deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive
workforce, and seeks to hire staff that reflect the full range of racial, ethnic, cultural, and
socioeconomic identities of the communities we represent, particularly those communities
disproportionately affected by the criminal legal system. We strongly encourage people
historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.
Appellate Advocates is not currently soliciting applications.
Appellate Advocates is not currently soliciting applications.
Appellate Advocates is not currently soliciting applications.
Appellate Advocates’ Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA) Internship/Externship Programs
The Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA), enacted in May 2019, reflects the Legislature’s commitment to shortening the prison sentences of domestic violence victims. It has two components. First, for individuals not yet sentenced, the DVSJA permits far more compassionate sentencing than its predecessor statute. Second, the DVSJA created a “look back” provision, to allow for resentencings for those already incarcerated. The DVSJA practice of Appellate Advocates handles all stages of resentencing applications as well as appeals of unsuccessful DVSJA resentencing motions and trial level DVSJA sentencings.
We are currently soliciting law students who will have completed their second year of law school by May 2025. During a ten-week program in the summer, interns will work closely with the DVSJA team on various assignments, including, but not limited to, drafting components of DVSJA motions and clemency petitions for survivors of domestic violence, in addition to aiding with investigating DVSJA claims and hearing preparation. In this role, interns will have the opportunity to visit incarcerated clients, attend hearings, and gain extensive writing experience.
Appellate Advocates is deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Law students who have a strong interest in appellate criminal defense work and/or experience working with survivors of domestic violence are encouraged to apply. Excellent research and writing skills are essentials. This is a volunteer, unpaid position. Summer interns are strongly encouraged to seek out and apply for grants from their school or other sources.
If you are interested in working with us, please send your resume to [email protected] and indicate in the subject line that you are interested in the DVSJA Summer Internship Program. We fill positions on a rolling basis and begin considering applications in September for the following summer.
We also welcome externs throughout the year. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Appellate Advocates is not currently soliciting applications.
