Assistant Conflict Defender II (Criminal Court)

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Job location

16 East Main Street

Suite 600

Rochester, NY 14614

United States

Organization information

Organization name:

Monroe County Department of Public Safety, Conflict Defender's Office

Street address:

16 East Main Street, Suite 600

City:

Rochester

State:

New York

ZIP:

14614

Job type:

Legal - Defender

Position Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a Criminal Court attorney position located in the Department of Public Safety, Conflict Defender’s Office. This position is a criminal court position representing clients on misdemeanor level offenses in Rochester City Court.

Responsibilities involve legal representation of indigent persons entitled to public defense who cannot be represented by the Public Defender’s Office due to a conflict of interest. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the Conflict Defender.

The Monroe County Conflict Defender’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

1. The Assistant Conflict Defender shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York.

2. The Assistant Conflict Defender must have the ability to build relationships with clients and possess clear and effective communication skills.

3. The Assistant Conflict Defender must show a commitment to clients and exceptional advocacy.

4. The Assistant Conflict Defender must have an ability to work with judges, lawyers, court administrators, other persons within the court system, and court officials.

5. The Assistant Conflict Defender should have experience working with low income individuals or communities of color and a commitment to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S):

Candidates for employment with Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, along with a background investigation. Failure to meet the standards may result in disqualification.

If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be a resident of Monroe County at the time of appointment.

To apply:

SEND RESUME, COVER LETTER AND WRITING SAMPLE TO:

MARK D. FUNK, CONFLICT DEFENDER

MONROE COUNTY CONFLICT DEFENDER’S OFFICE

16 EAST MAIN STREET - SUITE 600

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14614

[email protected]

Notes:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary range:

$63,390-$81,747 annually

Submission deadline:

Friday, March 4, 2022