Criminal Appellate Defense Attorney

Job overview

The Criminal Appellate Defense Attorney role is hybrid in Sacramento, CA; fully remote work may be considered under exceptional circumstances. Compensation is $95,000–$125,000 per year. The attorney supports court-appointed counsel representing indigent defendants on appeal through the Central California Appellate Program.

What you'll do

• Train and guide appointed private attorneys
• provide administrative services related to court-appointed cases
• publish articles on criminal law
• develop resources and MCLE training for the criminal defense community
• and represent clients directly on appeal on a select basis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

criminal appellate defense attorney

criminal appeals

appellate research

legal writing

indigent defense

sacramento ca

hybrid

$95k–$125k

central california appellate program

mcle training

403(b)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 403(b)
• 401(a)
• dental and health insurance
• employee discounts
• paid time off
• profit sharing
• training and development
• vision insurance
• wellness resources.

Why this role

The posting seeks an experienced criminal appellate attorney with appellate-level research and writing experience. Benefits include retirement plans, insurance, paid time off, profit sharing, training and development, and wellness resources.

About the employer

Central California Appellate Program is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.