Attorney_Survivors Advocacy Practice

Position Overview

The Center for Appellate Litigation (CAL) is seeking to hire an attorney to join our Survivors Advocacy Practice (SAP). The attorney will be a member of the bargaining unit. Members of CAL’s Survivors Advocacy Practice advocate for the post-conviction relief for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking who have been convicted of crimes connected to their victimization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex factual investigations
• Develop mitigation evidence
• Draft motions
• Litigate hearings
• Work closely with clients, experts, service providers, and community partners to build compelling cases for relief
• Litigate applications for relief under the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together Act (START Act)
• Pursue other post-conviction remedies on behalf of survivors

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in New York State
• Experience with post-conviction relief, particularly in the areas of domestic violence and human trafficking
• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to social justice and serving marginalized communities

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Passing bar exam
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-graduation experience

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Roth and traditional retirement accounts
• Generous vacation time, holidays, personal and sick days

Pay

Starting salary will be between $91,941 for a 2024 graduate and $110,160 for a 2017 graduate.

Schedule

CAL has a hybrid remote office policy and attorneys are permitted to work remotely 8-14 days per month, depending on their tenure at CAL.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

At CAL, we embrace and value our staff’s diversity, recognizing that our differences strengthen our community and advance our mission. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, orientations, and experiences to apply. CAL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, citizenship status, color, credit history, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, race, religion, salary history, sexual and reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran or active military service member, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.