Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks qualified attorneys to join our Integrated Defense Practice (IDP) to provide comprehensive legal representation to clients with concurrent criminal and family court (Article Ten) cases and/or clients with criminal cases that have resulted in them being separated from their children

BDS is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal matters. Our work with clients is focused on the intersection of the legal systems that disproportionately impact Black and Brown people living below the poverty level in Brooklyn.

BDS represents thousands of people each year who have diverse, complex, and multi-faceted legal needs. In addition to a zealous legal defense, our interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, social workers and advocates provide a wide range of legal and advocacy services, including housing, public benefits, education, and employment issues.

The Integrated...