Description:

Job Description:
The ideal candidate would possess strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; the ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment; strong ability to advance case load independently; excellent organizational skills; and a commitment to serving indigent clients who have been convicted of crimes. Clinical or professional background in immigration and/or criminal law is preferred. At the time of application, applicants must be admitted to a state bar (New York is preferred but not required) or be a law school graduate awaiting admission to the bar.

Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Please note all language skills and level of proficiency in your application.

Salary and benefits:

PLSNY is a unionized workplace, and salaries are determined in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement. SALARY TRANSPARENCY: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $71,059
to $94,140. Specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

PLS also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

PLS's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Formerly incarcerated individuals or previously detained individuals are encouraged to apply.