Top 23 Public defender Jobs in Queens Ny

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
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)
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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Adolescent Representation Unit Attorney
Brooklyn Defender Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $90,000 - $114,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- Adolescents
- 403(b)
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
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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Employee Litigation Clerk/Paralegal/Law Secretary
Troy Law —Flushing, NY
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
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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)
Quick Apply
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
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, 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
Quick Apply
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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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
Quick Apply
Attorney Fellow - Criminal Defense Practice Fellowship Proposal Invitation – Fall 2027
Legal Aid Society —New York, NY
- $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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
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
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
Supervising Attorney for Training, Assigned Counsel Pan
OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE —New York, NY
- $72,038 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Office
- Mentoring
- Loan forgiveness
Supervising Attorney for Homicide, Assigned Counsel Plan
OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE —New York, NY
- $66,066 - $172,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Loan forgiveness

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Arraignment Paralegal, Manhattan Trial Office

Legal Aid Society -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$57,090 - $87,619 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Word processing

Full Job Description

Criminal Defense Practice is the primary public defender in New York City, providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 200,000 people facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges.

The Criminal Defense Practice has an immediate opening for an Arraignment Paralegal. The paralegal will provide arraignment coverage in the Manhattan Criminal Court, with the following schedule:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (8:30 am ‐ 4:30 pm), Thursday ‐ Friday 10:00 am ‐ 6:00 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Work in a courthouse court part gathering client information for the attorneys
Interact with clients and assist their families by providing case related information
Access information from court records and assist attorneys
Record case information using manual or electronic means
Conduct criminal history and conflicts checks following established protocol
Prepare written and electronic reports summarizing information complied
Obtain and copy court and office files
Assemble court files and materials for attorneys
Liaison between attorneys and their clients

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications:

Eligible candidates must have at least one of the following:
- A high school diploma / GED
- At least 2 years of work experience
Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people is strongly desired
One year of experience in a legal or other relevant work (paid or unpaid) environment
Fluency in a second language common to our client population preferred
Some relevant college-level work and/or paralegal training preferred
Position may require work in office, courtroom, and other “field” settings
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient computer and word processing skills
Ability to work independently and in a team setting

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range: $57,090 - $87,619

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.

studentaid.gov

hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs

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. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is 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

For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting , please email [email protected] .

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 which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), 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 a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and 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 participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.

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