Public Defense Reform & Policy Counsel

Bar Association of Erie County; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services is hiring a Criminal Defense Representation Counsel, Region H, based in the Western New York Regional Support Center in Buffalo, NY.

The role does not engage in direct client representation but focuses on implementing reform plans under Executive Law § 832 and monitoring providers across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and NYS Bar admission.
• Minimum two years’ experience in criminal defense.
• Resumes must include month and year for start and end dates.

Responsibilities

• Implement the ILS reform plans in Region H and monitor progress with public defense providers.
• Collaborate with county officials and defense providers to identify implementation challenges and develop solutions.
• Facilitate regional initiatives to improve the quality of criminal defense representation across Region H.
• Assist in developing and monitoring caseload/workload standards for public defense providers.
• Support the ILS Standards for Assigned Counsel Programs and ensure data collection and reporting.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

New York State Bar admission

Job description

The NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services is hiring a Criminal Defense Representation Counsel, Region H, based in the Western New York Regional Support Center in Buffalo, NY.

The role does not engage in direct client representation but focuses on implementing reform plans under Executive Law § 832 and monitoring providers across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.