National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Assistant Public Defender - Appeals
National Legal Aid & Defender Association, Rochester, New York, United States
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The appellate bureau of the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office (located in Rochester, New York, a medium sized city with a metropolitan population of over a million) is looking to add a staff attorney to its 12-member team. The appellate bureau represents individuals aggrieved by the most consequential of dispositions – criminal convictions and sentences, orders affecting parental rights, and sex offender risk level classifications. With guidance from experienced supervisors, staff attorneys represent individuals on appeal to New York’s intermediate and highest appellate courts and in other post-conviction state court proceedings. Staff attorneys are expected to deliver high-quality, client-centered representation by working hard to gain the trust of their clients and making creative and well-crafted arguments for relief. They are also called upon to assist the office’s trial attorneys with their legal arguments, helping them obtain favorable rulings and lay a strong foundation for arguments on appeal. Position Description
The appellate bureau of the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office (located in Rochester, New York, a medium sized city with a metropolitan population of over a million) is looking to add a staff attorney to its 12-member team. The appellate bureau represents individuals aggrieved by the most consequential of dispositions – criminal convictions and sentences, orders affecting parental rights, and sex offender risk level classifications. With guidance from experienced supervisors, staff attorneys represent individuals on appeal to New York’s intermediate and highest appellate courts and in other post-conviction state court proceedings. Staff attorneys are expected to deliver high-quality, client-centered representation by working hard to gain the trust of their clients and making creative and well-crafted arguments for relief. They are also called upon to assist the office’s trial attorneys with their legal arguments, helping them obtain favorable rulings and lay a strong foundation for arguments on appeal.
The starting salary is $84,000 to $117,000. Benefits include: Membership in the New York State Employee Retirement system;
comprehensive individual and family medical and dental coverage and flexible spending accounts; and generous paid time off for vacation, personal time, sickness, and holidays. Seniority level
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Assistant Public Defender - Appeals
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Assistant Public Defender - Appeals
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association Position Description
The appellate bureau of the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office (located in Rochester, New York, a medium sized city with a metropolitan population of over a million) is looking to add a staff attorney to its 12-member team. The appellate bureau represents individuals aggrieved by the most consequential of dispositions – criminal convictions and sentences, orders affecting parental rights, and sex offender risk level classifications. With guidance from experienced supervisors, staff attorneys represent individuals on appeal to New York’s intermediate and highest appellate courts and in other post-conviction state court proceedings. Staff attorneys are expected to deliver high-quality, client-centered representation by working hard to gain the trust of their clients and making creative and well-crafted arguments for relief. They are also called upon to assist the office’s trial attorneys with their legal arguments, helping them obtain favorable rulings and lay a strong foundation for arguments on appeal. Position Description
The appellate bureau of the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office (located in Rochester, New York, a medium sized city with a metropolitan population of over a million) is looking to add a staff attorney to its 12-member team. The appellate bureau represents individuals aggrieved by the most consequential of dispositions – criminal convictions and sentences, orders affecting parental rights, and sex offender risk level classifications. With guidance from experienced supervisors, staff attorneys represent individuals on appeal to New York’s intermediate and highest appellate courts and in other post-conviction state court proceedings. Staff attorneys are expected to deliver high-quality, client-centered representation by working hard to gain the trust of their clients and making creative and well-crafted arguments for relief. They are also called upon to assist the office’s trial attorneys with their legal arguments, helping them obtain favorable rulings and lay a strong foundation for arguments on appeal.
The starting salary is $84,000 to $117,000. Benefits include: Membership in the New York State Employee Retirement system;
comprehensive individual and family medical and dental coverage and flexible spending accounts; and generous paid time off for vacation, personal time, sickness, and holidays. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at National Legal Aid & Defender Association by 2x Get notified about new Assistant Public Defender jobs in
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