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Arraignment Staff Attorney (Nights)

DATE: 7/17/07 (reposted)
UNION STATUS: ALAA
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: NY County Trial Office
JOB CODE: S2200C
REPORTS TO:
FULL/PART TIME: FT
LOCATION: 49 Thomas Street

Major Purpose of Position

Effective immediately there is an opening for a “permanent” arraignment attorney in the New York County office of the Criminal Practice, who will work night court shifts, at least one of which will be a Saturday or Sunday.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

  • An arraignment attorney arraigns clients in misdemeanor cases and concentrates on "disposable" cases.

Secondary Duties/Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned.

Training And Qualifications

  • Must be reliable and able to work closely with court personnel while also zealously advocating for clients.
  • Must possess a thorough knowledge of Criminal Procedure Law provisions relating to the arraignment process and Criminal Court practice, of the Penal Law Sections pertaining to misdemeanors and violations, and of the possible civil and administrative collateral sanctions arising from misdemeanor and/or violation convictions.
  • Fluency in Spanish is helpful, but not required.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to:

Khadija Mohamed
Recruitment Manager
The Legal Aid Society
199 Water Street, 6th floor
NY, NY 10038
kamohamed@legal-aid.org (subject line: "Arraignment Staff Atty")

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women, People of Color, Gays and Lesbians, Transgender People, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.