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Monroe County · 4 months ago

Public Defender Assistant Grade I

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$84K/yr - $117K/yr

Monroe County is seeking a Public Defender Assistant Grade I to provide high quality legal representation for indigent defendants. The role involves researching legal issues and preparing cases for appellate review and argument under supervision.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Responsible for high quality legal representation of indigent defendants entitled to public defense

Ability to research legal issues

Prepare cases for appellate review and argument

Works under the general supervision of a Special Assistant Public Defender or other higher level staff member

Does related work as required

Qualification

Licensed attorneyLegal researchAppellate reviewCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

The Public Defender Assistant Grade I shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York and admitted to practice in all courts within the scope of the plan

The Public Defender Assistant Grade I must have an ability to work with the judges, lawyers, court administrators, other persons within the court system, and court officials

The Public Defender Assistant Grade I shall have a commitment to providing high quality defense to clients