DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for administering and implementing the County Article 18B Assigned Counsel Program. The incumbent performs tasks associated with the program including eligibility determinations, assignment of counsel and tracking of cases, financial management and overall records maintenance. The work is performed in accordance with guidelines provided by Article 18B of the County law.  Supervision may be exercised over subordinate staff. Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the legal profession and its practices and procedures in New York State; thorough knowledge of local government structure, interdepartmental and interagency relationships; thorough knowledge of the local justice court system and County and Family Court system; ability to analyze and organize effectively; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal working relations; ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality on controversial cases; initiative; tact; good judgment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Duly admitted to the New York State Bar and licensed to practice as an attorney in the State of New York and three (3) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, experience as a practicing attorney in the field of criminal law and/or family law.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
If this is an Ulster County position it will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form. Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.