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Trial Assistant, prov.
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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.
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 from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree plus completion of at least one (1) year post graduate education in law; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus one (1) year paid full-time or it’s part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree, plus three (3) years paid full-time or it’s part-time experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Five (5) years paid full-time or it’s part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) above.
