Typical Work Activities : Prepares cases for hearings and trials, prepares briefs, secures evidence and conducts investigations; Represents and counsels indigent persons at each stage of proceedings; Initiates such proceedings as are necessary to protect the rights of the indigent person; Corresponds with referral and intervention social agencies to arrange for client counseling and/or in-patient treatment as component of negotiated dispositions; Confers with indigent persons, law enforcement officers, counsel for the child, caseworkers, counselors, judges, prosecutors and other relevant individuals as appropriate concerning individual cases; May be required to appear in local courts as needed to provide representation at arraignments that occur both during and outside of normal business hours. Full Performance, Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics : Good knowledge of principles and practice of applicable New York State statutes, rules and procedures; good knowledge of court procedures and the rules of evidence; skill in the preparation of briefs and the presentation of a defense before a jury; ability to analyze, appraise and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legal problems; ability to express arguments of the law, clearly and concisely; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other county officials, policy agencies, attorneys and the public.