Trial Assistant — Legal Proceedings & Prep (HELP Program)

Monroe County; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County Public Defender's Office seeks a Trial Assistant (HELP Program) in Rochester, NY. The role assists attorneys in criminal proceedings, including pre-trial and post-trial work, under supervision.

The HELP Program aims to streamline hiring and placement processes within Monroe County. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, plus paralegal training with a certification and one year of legal drafting experience, or a Bachelor's degree with related legal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; required.
• Paralegal training and certification with 1 year legal drafting experience; required.
• Bachelor’s degree with law-related study or experience; required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of criminal proceedings and trials.
• Prepare pre-trial and post-trial work and investigation.
• Under supervision, handle assigned legal matters for the Public Defender's Office.

Skills

Drafting legal documents

Legal research

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Monroe County Public Defender's Office seeks a Trial Assistant (HELP Program) in Rochester, NY. The role assists attorneys in criminal proceedings, including pre-trial and post-trial work, under supervision.

The HELP Program aims to streamline hiring and placement processes within Monroe County. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, plus paralegal training with a certification and one year of legal drafting experience, or a Bachelor's degree with related legal