Late Job Notices_____________________________________
All job listings appear below. Select employment listings also appear in the "Job Opportunities" section of The Public Defense Backup Center Report.
Harris County, TX: Chief Public Defender
Harris County, Texas, is seeking an experienced professional to help launch the county’s first Public Defender’s Office. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume and salary history on or before September 10, 2010. For more information, click here (31K PDF).
Wayne County: Public Defender
Applications are being accepted at the Wayne County Human Resource Department for the position of Full Time Public Defender to be filled January 1, 2011. Applications accepted up to September 10, 2010. Click here (PDF) for more information.
Cattaraugus County: Assistant Public Defender
The Public Defender's Office of Cattaraugus County seeks an Assistant Public Defender for current vacancy. Candidates must be admitted to the NY State Bar and be in good standing. Commitment to undertake cases before Cattaraugus County Family Court and local criminal courts required. Strong research and writing skills and a commitment to the representation of individuals who are financially unable to retain counsel required. Ability to work collaboratively with other lawyers and staff necessary. Valid NYS drivers license and vehicle required. Salaried position. Great government benefits. EOE. Send cover letter expressing interest and salary requirements with application and/or résumé to: Mark S. Williams, Esq., Cattaraugus County Public Defender, 175 North Union Street, Blue Bird Square, Olean NY 14760; email mswilliams@cattco.org; tel (716) 373-0004; fax (716) 373-3462. Located in the picturesque Enchanted Mountains of Southwestern New York, one hour from Buffalo. Applications by September 10, 2010, please. Will consider applicants who have passed bar exam and who are awaiting admission.
Syracuse, NY: Appeals Attorney
Hiscock Legal Aid Society, Syracuse, New York seeks an attorney with commitment to indigent defense for its Appeals Program. The Society is the appellate defender for Onondaga County, providing representation in criminal and family court appeals to the Fourth Department and Court of Appeals. Excellent analytical, research, writing & oral advocacy skills required. Admission to New York State Bar and appellate experience preferred; recent law graduates with strong writing backgrounds may be considered. Salary: DOE; excellent benefits. Applicants should send cover letter, law school transcript and resume, including three references to President/CEO, Hiscock Legal Aid Society, 351 South Warren Street, Syracuse, New York 13202, or email to srhorn@wnylc.com. EOE. Persons of color, women, LGBT & bilingual persons encouraged to apply.
Missouri: Department Director
The Missouri State Public Defender System seeks a Department Director. The Director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the system. The Director is appointed by a seven-member Commission to a four-year term. Work requires exercising oversight of a statewide indigent defense system to ensure quality legal representation of eligible persons. For more information about the position, including qualifications, benefits, and the application process, click here. Applications must be received no later than September 15, 2010.
Massachusetts: Alternative Commitment Unit
The Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, seeks an experienced attorney for its Alternative Commitment Unit (ACU) trial office located in Brockton. Duties include: full legal representation of indigent former sex offenders including counseling and all stages of litigation; providing formal and informal assistance to private attorneys on cases assigned through the Private Counsel Division of C.P.C.S; and providing training to Public Defender Division and Private Counsel Division attorneys. Salary begins at $48,314.24, with actual salary based on experience. For more information about the position, including qualifications and the application process, click here. Applications should be submitted by noon on August 20, 2010 by post or email to ACUstaffattorney@publiccounsel.net. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviewing may begin prior to the closing date.
New York City: Legal Director. Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT)
LIFT seeks an experienced family law attorney with strong management skills to serve as the Legal Director. Reporting to LIFT’s Chief Program Officer, the Legal Director will join a team that is both professional and passionate about our work. The Legal Director will coach and develop the skills of our frontline team, provide comprehensive family law and communication skills training, as well as ensure high quality service delivery. S/he will also produce Legal Resource Guides, short publications for unrepresented litigants covering relevant family law matters, and maintain LIFT’s current portfolio of Guides, ensuring they are up-to-date. The ideal candidate has extensive family law practice experience, with a commitment to educating and empowering individuals with the tools necessary for effective self advocacy. S/he is motivated and results-driven, and a critical thinker. LIFT offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: Melanie Hart at mhart@liftonline.org. Please write “Legal Director” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please. Only those being considered for the position will be contacted for an interview. For more information, visit www.liftonline.org/employment.html.
New York City: Project Director /Mental Health Consensus Project, The Council of State Governments
The Council of State Governments Justice Center is seeking to hire a Project Director for the Criminal Justice/Mental Health Consensus Project. For more information click here.
Oneida County: Assistant Public Defender Criminal Division (Continuous Recruitment Notice)
Oneida County seeks Assistant Public Defender. In this position, the attorney assists the Public Defender in the representation of indigent persons, charged with crimes at all stages of a criminal proceeding; keeps abreast of all procedures and policies within the Public Defender's Office; assists the Public Defender in maintaining law files which may be useful in criminal defense work. For more information, click here.
NYSDA Internship Programs Public Interest Employment_____
Law Internship Program in Albany, NY
Internships are available for law students who want to gain experience in legal research and criminal law. Students can earn academic credit through Albany Law School or any participating institution. Law students work on a variety of criminal defense research projects, and participate in the preparation of case summaries for NYSDA's publications and databases. During the summer, law student interns are eligible to work along with staff and observe NYSDA's Basic Trial Skills Program for new attorneys. Send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:
- Charles F. O'Brien
Managing Attorney
New York State Defenders Association
194 Washington Ave, Suite 500
Albany, NY 12210
Email: cobrien@nysda.org
Phone: (518) 465-3524
Fax: (518) 465-3249
Criminal Justice Internship Program in Albany, NY
Internships are available for students who want to gain experience in criminal justice research. Students can earn academic credit through the SUNY School of Criminal Justice in Albany or any participating institution. Among its many responsibilities, NYSDA engages in the following activities: providing technical assistance to public defense providers and local, state and government officials; reviewing and analyzing public defense and relevant criminal justice research studies, reports and literature; assisting in evaluation of county public defense systems; undertaking public defense data collection, including caseload, budget and expenditure data; designing survey instruments; and assisting in reviewing and analyzing public defense legislation. The criminal justice intern works under the supervision of the Executive Director and Managing Attorney to fulfill the office's social science research needs. Send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:
- Charles F. O'Brien
Managing Attorney
New York State Defenders Association
194 Washington Ave, Suite 500
Albany, NY 12210
Email: cobrien@nysda.org
Phone: (518) 465-3524
Fax: (518) 465-3249
Library Internship Program in Albany, NY
Internships are available for students who want to gain experience in librarianship or information science. Students can earn academic credit through the School of Information Science and Policy, University at Albany or any participating library school. The Backup Center Library plays a key role in NYSDA's mission by providing research and support services to staff lawyers, public defense attorneys and government officials. Library Interns, working under the supervision of Director of Legal Information Services, will have the opportunity to interact with professional staff, government agencies, vendors and publishers. Interns will work in any or all of the following areas: reference and research, collection development, cataloging, indexing and database management, records management and space planning. Send a cover letter and resume (preferably by email) to:
- Ken Strutin
Director of Legal Information Services
New York State Defenders Association
194 Washington Ave, Suite 500
Albany, NY 12210
Email: kstrutin@nysda.org
Phone: (518) 465-3524
Fax: (518) 465-3249
There are several sites that post public interest positions exclusively, while other general sites may contain a section devoted to such jobs.
Employers___________________________________________
Employers interested in placing a job advertisement with the New York State Defenders Association to be published in either The Public Defense Backup Center Report or on the NYSDA web site, please contact Susan Bryant by email (sbryant@nysda.org), phone (518) 465-3524 or fax (518) 465-3249. NYSDA reserves the exclusive right to decide which job advertisements will be posted
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