Top 19 Public defender Jobs in Nassau County Ny

Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI)
ACLU —New York, NY
- $96,069 - $219,104 a year
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Wall Street Criminal Defense Entry-Level Associate - 2025
Varghese & Associates, P.C. —Manhattan, NY
- $80,000 a year
- Writing skills
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Arraignment Paralegal, Manhattan Trial Office
Legal Aid Society —New York, NY
- $57,090 - $87,619 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Administrative Assistant, Family Defense Practice
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $62,000 - $68,000 a year
- Online Application
- Administrative experience
- Children
- Editing
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Staff Attorney - Criminal Defense Team
Neighborhood Defender Service Inc —New York, NY
- $84,347 - $169,781 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Adolescent Representation Unit Attorney
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $90,000 - $114,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- Adolescents
- 403(b)
Staff Attorney - Homicide Defense Team
Neighborhood Defender Service Inc —New York, NY
- $104,949.73 - $181,572.65 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Management
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Experienced Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $80,000 - $157,261 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- 403(b)
Paralegal, Criminal Defense Practice
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $63,000 - $70,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Associate's degree
- 403(b)
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Senior Staff Attorney, Family Defense, Bronx
CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION —Bronx, NY
- $100,800 - $124,900 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- Children
Legal Fellowship Opportunity for 2027- Education Surveillance
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Online Application
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- 403(b)
Quick Apply
Legal Fellowship Opportunity for 2027- Immigration Practice
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Online Application
- Spanish
- Office
- Organizational skills
- 403(b)
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Director of Special Litigation
Legal Aid Society —New York, NY
- $165,000 - $171,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Staff Attorney/Program Advisor, Environment Program
NYC Bar Association —New York, NY
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Paralegal, Family Defense Practice
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $63,000 - $70,000 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Litigation Support Paralegal, Homicide Unit
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $63,000 - $70,000 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Paralegal, Immigration Practice
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $63,113 - $69,863 a year
- Online Application
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 403(b)
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Senior Litigation Attorney (289/o)
Denovo Review —New York, NY
- $95,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- 11+ years
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Litigation Attorney (288/o)
Denovo Review —New York, NY
- $75,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- 5 years
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Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI)

ACLU -
New York, NY

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Job Details

$96,069 - $219,104 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Statutory legal research
Law
Legal writing
Writing skills
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Criminal defense law
Public speaking
Doctor of Law (JD)
Analysis skills
Legal argument analysis
Training
Bar
Communication skills
Editing
Entry level
Professional development training

Full Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow for up to two years. The Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI) of the National office seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Equal Justice Works or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2027. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month in either the New York, NY, or Washington, D.C., office.

OVERVIEW

The ACDI is a first-of-its-kind program of the ACLU to confront the criminalization of abortion care in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. The ACDI team of attorneys manages a network of experienced criminal defenders nationwide who are trusted partners, ready to represent people at risk of abortion-related criminal investigations and prosecutions. ACDI attorneys provide legal, strategic, and logistical assistance to support local counsel and drive a nationwide, coordinated defense response against the criminalization of reproductive healthcare. In addition, ACDI attorneys collaborate closely with other projects in the ACLU’s national office as well as ACLU affiliates to lead advocacy and litigation to mitigate the harms of abortion criminalization and expand access to abortion care.

We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 26, 2026.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting to the ACDI Director, the Fellow will be focused on two related goals: (1) supporting network defense counsel who will provide direct representation of those facing abortion related prosecution; (2) identify opportunities and assist in implementation of affirmative advocacy strategies to reduce the harms of laws that criminalize abortion access. The Fellow will be a fully integrated member of the ACDI team and will engage in legal work critical to the success of the ACDI’s mission.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Assist with research, writing, and other legal support of criminal defense attorneys providing direct representation to those involved in abortion care, including research addressing novel questions of constitutional and statutory law
Assist in tracking of abortion-related prosecutions, and other key litigation and legal developments to identify trends and advocacy opportunities for the initiative
Assist in design, planning and execution of ACDI trainings and education efforts
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials, including communications assets
Support strategic collaboration and coordination across other ACLU projects, ACLU’s state affiliates, and other partners engaged in criminal defense support to those involved in abortion care
Assist in identifying opportunities for and advancing including amicus advocacy to limit the harm of laws that criminalize abortion and advance protections for those accessing care
Assist in evaluation of opportunities for affirmative litigation and execution of affirmative litigation strategies to reduce the harm of laws that criminalize abortion access
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL

Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

J.D. or expected to receive a J.D. by the spring of 2027
Admission to practice in DC or NY (dependent on work location); if not currently admitted, agreement to become admitted within one year of hire
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice, and racial justice
Willingness to work closely with the ACDI through the funding application process
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion

COMPENSATION

The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances).

0-2 years since law school graduation: $96,069 - $120,009
3-5 years since law school graduation: $134,414 - $158,579
6-10 years since law school graduation: $165,839 - $187,087
11-15 years since law school graduation: $190,585 - $201,403
16-20 years since law school graduation: $203,304 - $208,540
21-25 years since law school graduation: $209,595 - $213,890
26-30+ years since law school graduation: $214,920 - $219,104

The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY, where our National Offices are headquartered. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

For details on our pay structure, please visit:

https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy

Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)

Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match

We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Title: Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship

Office: National Offices

Location: New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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public defender jobs in nassau county ny

Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI)

Wall Street Criminal Defense Entry-Level Associate - 2025

Arraignment Paralegal, Manhattan Trial Office

Administrative Assistant, Family Defense Practice

Staff Attorney - Criminal Defense Team

Adolescent Representation Unit Attorney

Staff Attorney - Homicide Defense Team

Experienced Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice

Paralegal, Criminal Defense Practice

Senior Staff Attorney, Family Defense, Bronx

Legal Fellowship Opportunity for 2027- Education Surveillance

Legal Fellowship Opportunity for 2027- Immigration Practice

Director of Special Litigation

Staff Attorney/Program Advisor, Environment Program

Paralegal, Family Defense Practice

Litigation Support Paralegal, Homicide Unit

Paralegal, Immigration Practice

Senior Litigation Attorney (289/o)

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