Criminal Appellate Defense Attorney (Appeals)

Central California Appellate Program

Sacramento, CA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Criminal Law, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation Review, Health Insurance, Legal, Training/Teaching, Videoconferencing, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 403(b)
  • 401(a)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

Central California Appellate Program (CCAP) is seeking an experienced criminal appellate attorney interested in assisting court-appointed counsel of all levels who represent indigent defendants on appeal. (More detailed information about our organization is available at www.capcentral.org.) We offer a hybrid work environment but will consider a fully remote schedule under exceptional circumstances.

Job Responsibilities
  • Train and guide a panel of private attorneys appointed by the Third and Fifth District Courts of Appeal to provide counsel to indigent clients
  • Provide the Third and Fifth District Courts of Appeal with administrative services related to court appointed cases
  • Publish articles to train new and experienced attorneys on legal basics and evolving areas in criminal law
  • Develop resources and MCLE training for the criminal defense community
  • Represent clients directly on appeal on a select basis
Ideal Candidate
  • Has a demonstrated interest in criminal defense
  • Has experience researching and writing at the appellate level
  • Communicates respectfully and professionally with colleagues, support staff, panel attorneys, court personnel, opposing counsel, and trial attorneys 
  • Has ability to manage a wide variety of projects with attention to detail
  • Is proficient with video conferencing applications (such as Zoom), and reviewing documents in electronic form

Flexible work from home options available.

About the Company

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Central California Appellate Program