Description:

A Lawyer in Santa Clara, California is looking to hire two new staff attorneys with start dates in July. SDAP is a non-profit law firm that contracts with the state to provide administrative services to the Sixth District Court of Appeal in San Jose and to assist court-appointed counsel in felony, delinquency, dependency, and mental health appeals.

Duties of a staff attorney include directly representing clients in appeals, assisting panel attorneys, and training appellate and trial attorneys. The staff attorney also evaluates the work of panel attorneys and reviews their claims for compensation in appointed cases. Minimum qualification includes active California Bar membership and experience in criminal or appellate practice.