Brooklyn Defenders · 21 hours ago
Experienced Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $157K/yrBrooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is seeking Experienced Attorneys to join the Criminal Defense Practice. The role involves defending clients accused of crimes in Brooklyn, working collaboratively with a team to provide comprehensive legal assistance and advocacy.
LegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Directly represent clients in Brooklyn Criminal and Supreme Courts from intake through dismissal, plea or trial
Foster strong attorney/client relationships
Work collaboratively on interdisciplinary case teams with social workers, investigators, paralegals and admins
Participate in a rotation to staff court arraignment shifts on weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays
Prepare for and litigate hearings and trials in Criminal and Supreme Courts, as well as collateral administrative tribunals
Prepare and argue written motions, argue in court regarding discovery, answer legal motions filed by the District Attorney’s office and other legal written and oral arguments in cases assigned to the attorney
Collaborate with other BDS staff from our housing, immigration, family defense and education practices to provide comprehensive assistance to clients
Meet regularly with supervisor to review caseload, discuss case strategy, and prepare for trial
Be an advisor to the client when decisions are made about the case
Meet with family members or other support networks as client requests
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Admitted to practice in New York, or ability to become admitted
Experience as a practicing public defender or other criminal defense experience
Must have completed all commitments to your current employer at time of hire or be able to get a waiver of a commitment
Excellent litigation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Fluency in a second language is a plus
Candidates whose own background and experience reflect the diversity of Brooklyn's communities are particularly encouraged to apply
Benefits
Health insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Generous vacation, sick, holiday, family, and medical leave policies
Company
Brooklyn Defenders
Brooklyn Defender Services is a public defense office whose mission is to provide outstanding representation and advocacy free of cost to people facing loss of freedom, family separation and other serious legal harms by the government.
Founded in 1996
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kwame Millar
Chief Operating Officer
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