Assistant Conflict Defender I - Family Court

About the role

Location: Rochester, NY. Deadline: Until Filled. Agency: Conflict Defender's Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Mentor and train less experienced attorneys.
• Ensure daily coverage of attorneys at courts.
• Assist Conflict Defender in hiring new staff and determining annual court assignments.
• Report directly to, and work under the general supervision of the Conflict Defender or higher-level staff member.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and possess clear and effective communication skills.
• Commitment to clients and exceptional advocacy.
• Experience working with low income individuals or communities of color and a commitment to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work with support staff, judges, lawyers, court administrators, other persons within the court system, and court officials.

Pay

Salary: $86,749 - $120,080 annually.