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Trial Assistant (HELP Program)

Monroe County
Rochester, USA
Full-time
Entry · 1+ years experience
Onsite
USD 45551-60217 yearly / year
Discovered 4 weeks ago

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Description of Duties

  • This position, in the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office, is responsible for assisting attorneys in all aspects of criminal proceedings and trials, including pre-trial and post-trial preparation and investigation. The employee assumes direct responsibility for selected legal matters. This position reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a Public Defender Assistant Gr. II or higher level staff member. Supervision is not a characteristic of this class. Does related work as required.
  • HELP PROGRAM : Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow Monroe County to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited paralegal training and instructional program and possession of a certification of completion*, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in drafting and composing legal documents in a law office setting; OR,
  • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree and completion of at least one (1) year post graduate education in law; OR,
  • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as described in (A) above; OR,
  • Graduation with an Associate’s degree, plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as described in (A) above; OR,
  • Five (5) years paid full-time or it’s part-time equivalent experience as described in (A) above; OR,
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) above.
  • *Candidates qualifying under (A) above must submit a copy of their certificate of completion at the time of application.
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