2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Position Description Staff Attorney, DNA Forensics Unit (Bronx) #25-51 Bronx, New York, United States Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed May 28, 2025 Job Description The Criminal Defense Practice of The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a Staff Attorney in its DNA Unit. The position is in the Bronx Trial Office. The DNA Unit was created in 2013 to provide citywide training, support and resources to attorneys whose client is charged with forensic evidence, including DNA, fingerprint, ballistics, firearm and toolmark analysis. Staff Attorneys in the DNA Unit are the Society's in-house experts in forensic science matters and provide support for Criminal Defense Practice attorneys and other defense attorneys. They maintain caseloads pertaining to matters where DNA evidence or other forensic feature comparison methods are involved and provide support, including expert assistance and second-seating cases handled by other Society attorneys. All members of this citywide unit work together to develop, implement, and coordinate Society policy and litigation strategy concerning forensic science matters. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Provide guidance and support to Society attorneys handling DNA and forensic feature comparison evidence, draft motions (e.g., oppositions to compel DNA, pretrial suppression and Frye motions), research controlling case law, develop litigation strategies, coordinate and participate in meetings with laboratories and defense experts, assist with trial preparation, and second-seat trials, where appropriate Represent clients pertaining to matters where DNA evidence or other forensic feature comparison methods are involved Provide in-house and external training on DNA analysis and forensic feature comparisons Provide back-up support for other DNA Unit attorneys Keep up with novel advanced DNA technologies and novel forensic feature comparison methodologies and techniques Advocate for policy changes, as needed Salary And Benefits The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. Salary Range: $83,844 - $147,907 The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits. Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below. studentaid.gov hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs How To Apply All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF: Cover Letter Resume For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.
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