Assistant Counsel; Litigation Resource Attorney - VID

Role Overview

• The New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS) seeks to hire a Litigation Resource Attorney for the Statewide Appellate Support Center in Albany, New York.

• The Center fulfills the agency’s statutory mission to improve the quality of representation offered by attorneys providing mandated criminal and Family Court defense statewide.

• The Litigation Resource Attorney will develop statewide initiatives by creating supportive resources and training.

• The attorney will provide individual consultation services to improve mandated representation with an emphasis on helping trial‑level providers.

• The attorney will collaborate with other units within ILS to ensure the broadest impact of new initiatives.

• Admission to the New York State bar and two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to Bar admission.

• Five or more years’ experience in criminal defense trial‑level practice with some appellate or post‑conviction experience.
• A commitment to improving mandated representation statewide.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a collegial, collaborative approach to team projects.
• Experience in representation in Family Court matters is desirable.
• Note:
  
  Resumes must include month and year for start and end dates; if any experience is less than full‑time, indicate average weekly hours worked.

• Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evenings and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Care Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Leave, Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Advantage Account
• Membership in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System
• Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan

ILS welcomes candidates regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, or arrest record or criminal conviction history.
ILS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. ILS staff share responsibility for creating a more inclusive workplace. Diverse voices and perspectives strengthen our ability to create transformational change. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Capital Region is a great place to live with a low cost of living in neighborhoods ranging from urban to rural within a short commute. The region offers outdoor enthusiasts, arts aficionados, historic churches, museums, and pre‑Revolutionary War architecture. With a 300‑year history, there’s much to enjoy and explore.

ILS employees may be eligible to apply to telecommute part‑time and/or adjust work hours in accordance with ILS’s policies, subject to supervisor approval.

Employees may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The State of New York is committed to assuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be submitted to the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator .