To join the NYCDS team, please view our Job Postings below and follow the instructions to apply.
Job Postings
Experienced Trial Attorney Positions
NYCDS is always seeking talented, energetic attorneys with trial and courtroom experience to join our team and better serve our clients. Applications are accepted year-round. To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and commitment to criminal defense work to Lateral@nycds.org. Address cover letters to Executive Director Stan German, Esq.
Entry Level Trial Attorney Positions
Each Fall, NYCDS hires a new class of Entry Level Trial Attorneys who receive extensive training in criminal defense litigation. Our nationally-renowned training program covers motion practice, trial and hearing preparation, arraignments, investigations, holistic defense, and policy. After eight weeks of training, new attorneys begin making regular court appearances and conducting arraignments. To apply, please click here (our application requires you to sign in to a Google account). Attach your resume and a cover letter explaining your commitment to criminal defense. Address cover letters to Executive Director Stan German, Esq. Applicants should be in their final year of law school or law school graduates. Application review starts in August, approximately a year in advance of expected start dates. Offers are extended on a rolling basis until each new hire class is full.
Internships
NYCDS offers internships and externships to students who are motivated to learn and invest in the work we do. To apply, please click here (our application requires you to sign in to a Google account). Attach a cover letter (explaining your interest and availability), along with your resume. Applications are accepted year-round as internships and externships can be facilitated during any point of the year. Applications are reviewed up to a year in advance of expected start dates, and offers are extended on a rolling basis until each internship class is full. Address cover letters to Joshua White, Esq.
New York County Defender Services is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, orientations, experiences, and communities to apply.
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