Public Defender Assistant Grade II

Monroe County; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,576 - 104,615; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County Public Defender's Office in Rochester, NY seeks an attorney to provide high-quality legal representation for indigent defendants in criminal court. You will investigate and prepare cases, interview clients and related persons, and represent clients in hearings, trials, negotiations, pleas, and sentencing under supervision of a Special Assistant Public Defender or higher-level staff.

Requirements include NY bar admission and eligibility to practice in all courts within the plan;

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in New York State.
• Admitted to practice in all courts within the scope of the plan.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prepare cases for indigent defendants.
• Interview clients and related persons to build defense.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, negotiations, pleas, and sentencing.

Education

Attorney licensed to practice law in NY

Job description

Location: Rochester, NY

Salary: $75,576 - $104,615 annually

Agency/Dept.: Public Defender's Office

Position Overview

This position, located at the Monroe County Public Defender's Office, provides high quality legal representation for indigent defendants entitled to public defense. Employees are assigned to criminal court and are responsible for investigating and preparing cases, interviewing clients and related persons, and representing clients in hearings, trials, negotiations, pleas, and sentencing. The employee reports directly to and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New York and admitted to practice in all courts within the scope of the plan.
• Ability to work with judges, lawyers, court administrators, and other court system personnel.
• Commitment to providing high quality defense to clients.