Senior Trial Assistant, prov.

Location: Rochester, NY | Agency: Monroe County Law Department, Children's Service Unit

About the role

This is a confidential senior-level position assisting attorneys in all aspects of child protective proceedings and trials and/or foster care hearings. Responsibilities include pre- and post-trial preparation, investigations, the appellate process, and direct responsibility for some legal matters. The role involves greater independence and a stronger focus on conducting legal research compared to a Trial Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in child protective proceedings and trials, including pre- and post-trial preparation.
• Conduct investigations and support the appellate process.
• Assume direct responsibility for certain legal matters.
• Perform legal research and draft/compose legal documents.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications (one of the following):

• High school diploma or equivalency plus:
  • Completion of an accredited paralegal training program with a certificate and three years of paid full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience drafting and composing legal documents in a law office setting; or
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one year of post-graduate education in law plus two years of experience as described above; or
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college plus three years of experience as described above; or
  • Associate’s degree from an accredited college plus five years of experience as described above; or
  • Seven years of paid full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience as described above; or
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined above.

Pay

$53,497 - $71,105 annually