Office of the Appellate Defender
First Department Assigned Counsel Corporation
11 Park Place, Suite 1601, New York, NY 10007
TEL: (212) 402-4100 | FAX: (212) 402-4199
http://www.appellatedefender.org

JOB OPENING: Staff Attorneys for Fall 2012

OAD offers two-year staff attorney positions, with a possibility for a third year, to lawyers who have demonstrated top-level skills in legal research and writing, as well as a commitment to providing legal services to the indigent.  The office attracts attorneys who have clerked in state and federal courts, attorneys with non-judicial post-graduate experience, and law graduates straight out of law school.

Salary for OAD staff attorneys is based on years of experience, and currently starts at $52,000 for law graduates.  All OAD staff receive excellent benefits.

Strong preference will be given to applications received by December 15, and applications received after that date may not be considered.  Interviewing of candidates will occur in January and February.  Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter.  The cover letter should specifically address 1) why the applicant is interested in working at OAD; and 2) what skills or experiences make the applicant a strong candidate.  Application materials may be sent either by mail to Anabel Flores, Administrative Assistant, or by email to Loreni Cespedes ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Administrative Assistant, with a subject line in the email stating Staff Attorney Position 2012.