Central California Appellate Program
Criminal Appellate Defense Attorney (Appeals)
Full Time • Hybrid - US
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
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.
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
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