DO YOU WANT TO MAKE DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR LAW DEGREE? BE IN THE COURTROOM?
This is a Criminal Defense OR Family Court Attorney position located in the Department of Public Safety, Conflict Defender’s Office. The attorney hired will be representing clients on misdemeanor level offenses in Rochester City Court or in cases pending in Monroe County Family 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 Special Assistant Conflict Defender in their bureau and the Conflict Defender.
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 a willingness to work 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.
Monroe County government prohibits discrimination in employment, program activities, procurement and contracting against any person due to such person’s age, marital status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, race, color, creed, sexual orientation or national origin.
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.
SEND RESUME, COVER LETTER AND WRITING SAMPLE TO:
SARAH S. HOLT, CONFLICT DEFENDER
MONROE COUNTY CONFLICT DEFENDER’S OFFICE
16 EAST MAIN STREET - SUITE 600
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14614