Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense - Entry Level Fall 2027

The Legal Aid Society • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice is hiring Staff Attorneys for its Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU), with positions beginning in Fall 2027. Attorneys will be based in the Bronx or Brooklyn according to staffing needs and represent clients throughout New York City. The role involves representing people accused of violating their release conditions in administrative parole revocation and recognizance hearings, as well as related proceedings in criminal and supreme courts, federal detention facilities, hospital prison wards, and, where applicable, local correctional facilities. Attorneys also appear in related habeas corpus proceedings, administrative and local criminal court appeals, and other post-conviction proceedings. The practice is fast-paced and litigation-intensive, with substantial time spent in courtrooms in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.

The Staff Attorney handles parole revocation matters at every stage and works with unit support staff, paralegals, investigative staff, and the PRDU social work team to provide effective defense representation and develop mitigation where appropriate.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar. Applicants with pending NYS bar applications, or law school graduates in May 2027 who have sat or are registered to sit for the July 2027 NYS bar examination, the March and/or August 2027 MPRE, and the August 2027 NYLE, will be considered.
• Strong courtroom skills.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
• A background in criminal law, administrative law, or prison-related litigation is particularly relevant.
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle parole revocation cases at all stages, including recognizance hearings, preliminary hearings, calendar appearances, discovery practice, negotiations, contested hearings, administrative appeals, and post-conviction hearings.
• Represent clients at administrative parole revocation hearings and recognizance hearings in criminal and supreme courts, federal detention facilities, hospital prison wards, and, where applicable, local correctional facilities throughout New York City.
• Appear for clients in related habeas corpus proceedings, administrative and local criminal court appeals, and other post-conviction proceedings.
• Work with unit support staff, paralegals, and investigative staff to provide zealous and effective defense representation.
• Partner with the PRDU social work team to identify and develop mitigation for clients with mental health or substance abuse issues, medical needs, or who may be suitable for alternatives to incarceration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid vacation
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Eligibility to take advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs
• New York residents may be eligible for New York State loan repayment assistance, depending on years of practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed