Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense - Entry Level Fall 2027
About The Position
The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice is hiring Staff Attorneys for its Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU), beginning in Fall 2027. Positions are based in the Bronx or Brooklyn, depending on staffing needs, and attorneys represent clients across New York City. The practice is fast-paced and litigation-intensive, with significant time spent in courtrooms in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Staff Attorneys represent clients accused of violating release conditions 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. Attorneys also appear for clients in related habeas corpus proceedings, administrative and local criminal court appeals, and other post-conviction proceedings. The Legal Aid Society offers health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and other benefits. The organization is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and employees may be eligible for other state and federal loan-forgiveness programs. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or permit sponsorship; the posting notes an exception for a letter documenting employment status for Canadian and Mexican citizens seeking a TN visa.
Requirements
- New York State Bar admission. Applicants with pending New York State bar applications, and May 2027 law school graduates who have sat or are registered to sit for the July 2027 New York State 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 matters at all stages, including recognizance and 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 the PRDU social work team to identify and develop mitigation for clients with mental health or substance abuse issues, medical needs, or suitability for alternatives to incarceration.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Potential eligibility for New York State and federal loan repayment or forgiveness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
