LEGAL CLERK/TYPIST AND ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Genesee County Public Defender's Office is seeking to fill the following full time positions

LEGAL CLERK/TYPIST

This is moderately difficult clerical work involving responsibility for preparing a variety of legal papers under general supervision. A substantial part of the time is spent typing and transcribing information from dictating equipment. The work requires a good knowledge of legal papers and legal documents and legal terminology. Employees in this class may be assigned to work on word processing equipment to produce acceptable copy by manipulating an alphanumeric keyboard and reviewing information on a display screen. The amount of
time spent on this type of equipment depends upon the operators’ capability and the job requirements for its efficient operation. For the most part the work is performed under general supervision. Does related work, as required.

 ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER   Family Court division.

An Assistant Public Defender carries out assignments given him by the Public Defender, relative to the responsibilities and obligations of the Public Defender's office as set forth in the County Law.

• TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
  Maintain and manage a significant caseload of clients;
• Appear with defendants/petitioner/respondents on a regular basis in the various  Criminal Courts and or Family Court in Genesee County;
• Research, draft, and orally argue motions and other legal matters including Family  Court orders, motions, petitions, judicial subpoena duces tecum and  general subpoenas;
• Written and oral communication with all the county Village and Town Courts, Batavia City Court, Genesee County Family Court, County Court, District Attorney’s  office, opposing attorneys, attorneys for children, Assistant County Attorneys,  Department of Social Services and any other offices when necessary in representing defendants/petitioner/respondents;
• Represent defendants in trials of felony, misdemeanor and/or violation offenses;
• Represent petitioners/respondents in Family Court appearances and hearings;
• Meet with Family Court clients including their extended family members or others in
   support of their case;
• Meet with clients in custody and maintain communication with them and, when
   appropriate, their families;

For additional information, please visit these  Genesee County websites:  

www.geneseeny.gov/Jobs/Legal-Clerk-Typist-HELP-Program-at-Public-Defenders-Office 

www.geneseeny.gov/Jobs/Assistant-Public-Defender

Applications are completed online. 

Resumes for the APD position can be sent by mail to  

Jerry Ader, Public Defender,  Genesee County Courts Facility, 

1 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020, 

or  email to the Public Defender,  jerry.ader@geneseeny.gov

Any questions, please contact our Office Manager,  Jamie Amburgey, at 585-815-7815.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.

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