Special Assistant Conflict Defender

Monroe County, NY

Rochester, NYJob$107–149K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation

$107–149K/yr

Location

Rochester, NY

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Attorney Licensed To Practice Law In The State Of New York

Job overview

The Special Assistant Conflict Defender serves as a senior attorney in the Conflict Defender’s Office, supervising lower‑level attorneys and defending eligible indigent clients in Family, City, and Appellate Courts while performing related investigative and administrative duties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Thorough Knowledge of New York State Family LawThorough Knowledge of Civil Practice Law and Rules (Cplr)Thorough Knowledge of Courtroom Practices and ProceduresGood Knowledge of Related LawsAbility to Conduct Investigations and InterviewsAbility to Communicate Effectively Orally and in WritingAbility to Establish and Maintain Professional RelationshipsSupervisory AbilityGood JudgmentPhysical Condition Commensurate With Position Demands

Qualifications

Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in the State of New York

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Special Assistant Conflict Defender

Location: Rochester, NY

Title: Special Assistant Conflict Defender

Deadline: Until Filled

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

Agency/Dept.: Conflict Defender's Office

Description of Duties

This is one of the highest-level attorney positions in the Conflict Defender’s Office/Department of Public Safety and is responsible for supervising lower-level attorneys and defending eligible indigent individuals in Family Court, City Court, or the Appellate Court. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Conflict Defender or other higher-level staff member. General supervision is exercised over Assistant Conflict Defenders Grade I, Assistant Conflict Defenders Grade II, and/or a Senior Caseworker, Special Urban Investigator, and Assistant Special Urban Investigator depending upon the assignment. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE :

The Special Assistant Conflict Defender shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York.
Thorough knowledge of New York State Family Law and the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR)P; thorough knowledge of courtroom practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures; good knowledge of related laws; ability to conduct investigations and interviews; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with others; supervisory ability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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