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.