Description

JOB SUMMARY: 
This is a Family Court attorney position located in the Department of Public Safety, 
Conflict Defender’s Office. This position involves the legal representation of indigent 
persons in Monroe County Family Court in all areas of Family Court where an individual 
is entitled to the appointment of counsel including: Article 10 (abuse/neglect matters), 
custody/visitation matters, willful violations of a child support order and domestic violence 
matters. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of 
the Assistant Conflict Defender in charge of Family Court representation and the Conflict 
Defender. Does related work as required. 
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: 
1. The Assistant Conflict Defender shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice
law in the State of New York.
2. The Assistant Conflict Defender must have the ability to build relationships with
clients and possess clear and effective communication skills.
3. The Assistant Conflict Defender must show a commitment to clients and
exceptional courtroom advocacy.
4. The Assistant Conflict Defender must have an ability to work with judges, lawyers,
court administrators, other persons within the court system, and court officials.
5. The Assistant Conflict Defender must have a willingness to work with low
income individuals or communities of color and a commitment to racial equity,
diversity and inclusion

SALARY: 
LOCATION: 
$73,375.12 - $101,568.59 annually 
Monroe County Conflict Defenders Office Downtown 
Rochester, N.Y.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S): 
Candidates for employment with Monroe County Government will be required to pass a 
pre-employment drug test, along with a background investigation. Failure to meet the 
standards may result in disqualification. 
If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor 
vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the 
transportation needs of the position. 
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be a resident of Monroe County at the 
time of appointment.