Staff Attorney, Discovery Unit – Litigation Support #24-216

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Five years of criminal defense trial-level practice with Felony certification under the standards of the First Department
• Demonstrated expertise in reviewing discovery on a wide variety of cases
• Demonstrated experience in assisting other attorneys with their discovery
• Extensive experience litigating discovery issues in Criminal and Supreme Court
• Deep knowledge of New York State discovery-related statutes and case law
• Expert in computer, electronic data and file sharing software, word processing skills, Outlook, MS 365, and Windows
• Ability to learn new software quickly and demonstrated proficiency in intuitively understanding technology
• Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income people and non-citizens
• Extensive trial experience and a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the criminal justice system
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
• Familiarity with the Criminal Practice LawManager System or other Case Management System
• Must be able to work independently and initiate, design, and implement new procedures
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and problem situations
• Ability to work with managers, attorneys, and staff
• Ability to balance and prioritize a challenging workload
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
• Excellent ability to provide training and support assistance for the Criminal Defense Practice
• Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable

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.)