Public Defender Assistant Grade II

Monroe County, NY • Rochester, NY • Posted June 05, 2026

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Public Defender Assistant Grade II


Location: Rochester, NY

Title: Public Defender Assistant Grade II

Deadline: Until Filled



Salary: $75,576 - $104,615 annually

Agency/Dept.: Public Defender's Office


Description of Duties
This position, located at the Monroe County Public Defender's Office, is responsible for high quality legal representation of indigent defendants entitled to public defense. Employees are assigned to criminal court. Duties involve investigating and preparing court cases, interviewing clients and related persons, and appearing in court on a regular basis. Employees will handle hearings, trials, negotiations, pleas and sentences. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Special Assistant Public Defender or other higher level staff member. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work ...