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Public Defender Assistant Grade II
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Description of Duties
This is a responsible position in the Public Defender's Office that involves legal representation of indigent persons entitled to public defense. These employees are assigned to three areas of defense: family, appellate and criminal court. The work involves investigating and preparing Court Cases, preparing of appeals for those defendants for whom an appeal seems advisable, interviewing of clients and related persons and appearing in court on a regular basis. General supervision is received from the Public Defender and the Special Assistant Public Defender. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
1. The Public Defender Assistant Grade II shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York and admitted to practice in all courts within the scope of the plan.
2. The Public Defender Assistant Grade II must have an ability to work with the judges, lawyers, court administrators, other persons within the court system, and court officials.
