National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 15 hours ago
Senior Staff Attorney, Reinvestigation Project
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/StaffNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Reinvestigation Senior Staff Attorney who will work in both appellate and post-conviction practice as well as the Reinvestigation Project. The role involves managing a caseload of appeals and post-conviction motions while collaborating with criminal defense practitioners and advocating for indigent clients.
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Responsibilities
Carry a caseload consisting of direct appeals, post-conviction motions and hearings pursuant to NY CPL 440, wrongful conviction reinvestigation cases, and other post-conviction relief such as hearings to determine classification level pursuant to SORA; federal habeas corpus challenges to state court convictions; and parole proceedings and re-entry preparation
Collaborate with New York City criminal defense practitioners including conviction integrity units in prosecutorial offices
Work extensively in case investigation and exhibit or gain expertise with wrongful conviction issues such as eyewitness identification and false confessions
Develop the attorney-client relationship by visiting incarcerated clients and communicating with them through a trauma-informed lens
Set and meet quarterly case goals as well as adhering to organizational and administrative protocols and policies
Advise clients on all potential appellate options, including withdrawal of guilty pleas, where appropriate, as well as negotiating pleas or other remedies following reversal of convictions
Develop leadership and supervision skills by working with legal interns on all aspects of client representation by conferencing issues, developing strategy, reviewing, and revising briefs
Participate with all legal staff to prepare and moot for oral arguments
Qualification
Required
Well-versed in wrongful conviction issues
Proven track record in case investigation
Significant experience in criminal defense trial, appellate, and/or post-conviction litigation
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Demonstrated commitment to representing people who are indigent and have been convicted of crimes
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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