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First Assistant Conflict Defender

Monroe County, NY

Rochester, NYJob$107–149K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$107–149K/yr
Location
Rochester, NY
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Job overview

The First Assistant Conflict Defender is an administrative and legal role that assists the Conflict Defender in supervising, administering, and overseeing the Conflict Defender’s Office. Responsibilities include representing clients in Rochester City Court, serving as Counsel at First Appearance, supervising staff, and performing related duties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

New York Law LicenseCriminal DefenseFamily CourtSupervisory ExperienceClear CommunicationRelationship BuildingCommitment to Racial Equity

Qualifications

Ten Years Experience Handling Criminal and/or Family Court MattersExperience in Institutional Defense Office Including Supervisory RoleExperience Working With Low Income Individuals or Communities of Color

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First Assistant Conflict Defender

Location: Rochester, NY

Title: First Assistant Conflict Defender

Deadline: Until Filled

Salary: $107,409 - $148,680 annually

Agency/Dept.: Conflict Defender's Office

Description of Duties

This is an administrative and legal position responsible for assisting the Conflict Defender with the supervision, administration, and oversight of the Conflict Defender’s Office in the Department of Public Safety. Duties include representing clients in the Rochester City Court, and who are on parole. Must be available at all times to serve as ‘Counsel at First Appearance’. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Conflict Defender. General supervision is exercised over assistant conflict defenders and other subordinate staff. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • The First Assistant Conflict Defender shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York with at least ten (10) years of experience handling criminal and/or Family Court matters. Experience as a criminal defense attorney and/or parent’s attorney would be preferable.

  • Experience in an institutional defense office including experience as a supervisor would be a plus.

  • The First Assistant Conflict Defender should have experience working with low income individuals or communities of color and a commitment to racial equity, diversity and inclusion. As well as a commitment to clients and exceptional advocacy.

  • The First Assistant Conflict Defender must possess clear and effective communication skills and have the ability to build relationships with clients, judges, lawyers, court administrators, other persons within the court system, and court officials.

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