Assistant Public Defender

·        Strong analytical, research and writing, and oral argument skills; ·        A passion for criminal, family, and constitutional law; ·        A commitment to client-centered representation, particularly of marginalized members of society; ·        The discipline necessary to set and meet deadlines to ensure clients’ appeals are timely heard; ·        An ability and desire to work both independently, taking full ownership of a caseload, and collaboratively by, for example, working with others to resolve thorny problems, mooting cases, and providing feedback on arguments; ·        The communication skills to build working relationships with clients who are experiencing distress and are distrusting of the criminal justice system; and ·        Empathy for individuals with backgrounds and experiences different from their own. Please apply with a cover letter, resume, and writing sample, which may be emailed to Drew R. DuBrin, Special Assistant Public Defender, at ddubrin@monroecounty.gov.  Your cover letter should address (1) why you are interested in working for the Monroe County Public Defender’s appellate bureau and (2) what about your background, skills, and experiences will make you a strong appellate defender.