Trial Assistant (HELP Program)

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Trial Assistant (HELP Program)

Location: Rochester, NY Title: Trial Assistant (HELP Program) Deadline: October 19, 2026 5:00pm Salary: $45,551 - $60,217 annually Agency/Dept.: Public Defender's Office 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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