Opportunities at NCLAS

Staff Attorney, Appeals Bureau

Nassau County Legal Aid Society is seeking to hire an attorney to work in its Appeals Bureau.  Lateral hires with appellate experience, as well as entry level attorneys or recent law graduates will be considered. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in criminal defense and/or public interest law, and demonstrated interest/experience in appellate advocacy with very strong writing skills.

Staff Attorney, District Court Trial Bureau

Nassau County Legal Aid Society is seeking entry level attorneys or recent law graduates to work in its District Court Trial Bureau. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in criminal defense and/or public interest law.
All applicants should forward a cover letter explaining their interest in working for the Legal Aid Society of Nassau County, their resume, law school transcript and writing sample.

Staff Attorney, Family Court Bureau

The Legal Aid Society is currently interviewing for immediate staff attorney positions in its Family Court Bureau. We will consider applicants who have passed the New York State Bar and/or are admitted to practice law in New York State. Lateral transfers will be considered. We will also consider Law Graduates who have taken the July, 2023 New York State Bar Exam and are awaiting results. All applicants must have a demonstrated interest in parental representation and public interest law.

Internships

Internship applications for Fall 2023 are currently being accepted. Please email a resume to Colleen Baktis, Deputy Chief of the District Court Bureau, at cbaktis@nclas.org with the subject line "Fall 2023" or "Winter 2024" (no cover letters please). You can learn more about internships and externships at the Legal Aid Society here.

Pro Bono Hours

Pro bono hours for law students seeking to fulfill New York State Bar's 50 pro bono hours requirement. Currently available: assisting attorneys with weekend arraignments on Saturdays, Sundays, or both as well as court holidays. Please email a resume to Colleen Baktis, Deputy Chief of the District Court Bureau, at cbaktis@nclas.org with the subject line “Pro bono hours” (no cover letters please).

Salary/Benefits

Entry Level Salary: $70,000
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage; retirement benefits

All applicants should forward a cover letter explaining their interest in working for the Legal Aid Society of Nassau County, a resume, law school transcript and writing sample.

Please email resume and cover letter to hiring@nclas.org or fax to 516-572-1959 (attention Hiring Committee).