Out Professionals
Staff Attorney, Parole Revocation Defense Unit The Legal Aid Society Justice in
Out Professionals, New York, New York, us, 10261
The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice has openings in the Parole Revocation Defense Unit (PRDU) for Staff Attorneys beginning in the Fall of 2026. A PRDU Staff Attorney represents clients accused of violating their conditions of release at administrative parole revocation hearings and recognizance hearings held in the criminal and supreme courts, federal detention facilities, hospital prison wards, and, where applicable, local correctional facilities throughout New York City. The Staff Attorney also appears on behalf of clients at related habeas corpus proceedings, administrative and local criminal court appeals, and other post‑conviction proceedings. The practice is fast‑paced and litigation‑intensive.
PRDU maintains offices at 260 East 161st Street; attorneys spend significant amounts of time in courtrooms in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for handling parole revocation at all stages, including recognizance hearings, 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 PRDU social work team to identify and develop mitigation for clients who have mental health and/or substance abuse issues, medical needs, or who are otherwise suitable for alternatives to incarceration.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
New York State Bar Admission. Those applicants who have pending applications for the NYS bar or are a law school graduate in May 2026 and have sat or are registered to sit for the July 2026 NYS bar examination, the March and/or August 2026 MPRE, and the August 2026 NYLE will be considered.
2 years of relevant experience, or more, preferred.
Strong courtroom skills.
A background in criminal and/or administrative law or prison‑related litigation is particularly relevant.
Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary Range: $84,000 – $152,500. The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, life insurance, and other benefits.
WORK AUTHORIZATION All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (For citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status needed to obtain a TN visa.)
HOW TO APPLY All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:
Cover Letter
Resume
Writing Sample
For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply‑held sense of one’s gender), gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co‑parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre‑employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client‑oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building strong professional relationships with our clients, understanding their diverse circumstances, and meeting their needs. Our success depends on the efforts of all of us and on our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and to participate in productive efforts to dismantle bias in all forms.
LOCATION Manhattan – Legal Aid Society Headquarters
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PRDU maintains offices at 260 East 161st Street; attorneys spend significant amounts of time in courtrooms in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for handling parole revocation at all stages, including recognizance hearings, 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 PRDU social work team to identify and develop mitigation for clients who have mental health and/or substance abuse issues, medical needs, or who are otherwise suitable for alternatives to incarceration.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
New York State Bar Admission. Those applicants who have pending applications for the NYS bar or are a law school graduate in May 2026 and have sat or are registered to sit for the July 2026 NYS bar examination, the March and/or August 2026 MPRE, and the August 2026 NYLE will be considered.
2 years of relevant experience, or more, preferred.
Strong courtroom skills.
A background in criminal and/or administrative law or prison‑related litigation is particularly relevant.
Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary Range: $84,000 – $152,500. The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, life insurance, and other benefits.
WORK AUTHORIZATION All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (For citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status needed to obtain a TN visa.)
HOW TO APPLY All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:
Cover Letter
Resume
Writing Sample
For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply‑held sense of one’s gender), gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co‑parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre‑employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client‑oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building strong professional relationships with our clients, understanding their diverse circumstances, and meeting their needs. Our success depends on the efforts of all of us and on our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and to participate in productive efforts to dismantle bias in all forms.
LOCATION Manhattan – Legal Aid Society Headquarters
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