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Employment Opportunities

Behind the awards is an office that has been at the forefront of the national conversation about the future of indigent defense. By creating interdisciplinary teams of lawyers, social workers and investigators, the Bronx Defenders is able to provide every client with a team that is interested in more than just winning a case. At the Bronx Defenders, case outcomes and life outcomes are equally important. And our doors are open whether or not there is a pending court date.

The Bronx Defenders accepts applications year-round from experienced criminal defense lawyers interested in joining us. Please send all applications for attorney positions to:

Robin G. Steinberg
Executive Director
The Bronx Defenders
860 Courtlandt Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451

Once your application is received, if there is a current or anticipated vacancy, you will be contacted.

Law Interns, under the supervision of the Legal Director, work with Bronx Defender defense teams and are involved in every phase of criminal defense representation.

The Bronx Defenders accepts applications for Summer Law Interns and Law Interns throughout the year. Interested students should send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to:

Florian Miedel
Legal Director
The Bronx Defenders
860 Courtlandt Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451

College Interns and Investigative Interns - The Bronx Defenders also accepts college interns for summer placement and investigative interns for both summer and semester placement. All internships are full time. Investigative interns are responsible for the field work associated with the defense of a criminal case. They take witness statements, serve subpoenas and, if necessary, testify. Applications should be sent to:

Nicole Mull
Attorney
The Bronx Defenders
860 Courtlandt Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451

Social Work Positions - The Bronx Defenders is currently seeking smart, dedicated and compassionate social workers with a Masters of Social Work to assist legal teams in the defense of our clients, provide short-term and crisis counseling and referrals. Applicants should be dedicated to social and criminal justice, posess excellent writing skills, and must be bilingual (Spanish/English).
Denise Velazquez
Client Advocate
The Bronx Defenders
860 Courtlandt Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451

Investigator Positions - Although at this time, The Bronx Defenders has a full compliment of Investigators we are always happy to keep promising applications on file. If you are interested in joining us, send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

Robin G. Steinberg
Executive Director
The Bronx Defenders
860 Courtlandt Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451

The Bronx Defenders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with The Bronx Defenders is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, creed, color, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or citizenship status. The existence of a disability or criminal conviction history is considered only to the extent that it would affect the performance of a function essential to a particular position. The Bronx Defenders non-discrimination policy applies to but is not limited to hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, lay-offs and terminations.

In the event of an EEO complaint, such complaint should be made in writing to the Deputy Director who will investigate such complaint and refer it to the Executive Director for proper action. All complaints will be responded to within thirty days.

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