Public Defender Assistant Grade I

Monroe County; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 84,222 - 116,582; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Rochester, NY is seeking a Public Defender Assistant Grade I to represent indigent defendants and handle appellate cases. The role requires a licensed attorney in New York who can effectively collaborate with court officials and is committed to quality legal defense. Competitive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in New York and admitted to practice in all courts.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the court system is essential.
• Commitment to providing quality defense to clients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for representing indigent defendants in appellate processes.
• Research legal issues and prepare cases for appellate review.
• Work under supervision in the Public Defender's Office.

Skills

Ability to work with judges and court officials

Commitment to high-quality defense

Education

Licensed attorney in New York

Job description

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Salary:

$84,222 - $116,582 annually

Agency/Dept.:

Public Defender's Office

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Public Defender Assistant Grade I

Location: Rochester, NY

Title: Public Defender Assistant Grade I

Deadline: Until Filled

Salary: $84,222 - $116,582 annually

Agency/Dept.: Public Defender's Office

Description of Duties

This is an Appellate Attorney position, located at the Monroe County Public Defender's Office, responsible for high quality legal representation of indigent defendants entitled to public defense. This position requires the ability to research legal issues, prepare cases for appellate review and argument. Employees works under the general supervision of a Special Assistant Public Defender or other higher level staff member. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 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.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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  Government Administration

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