Contractual Public Defender Intake Specialist I - statewide - (Allegany, NY)

8 LOCATION OF POSITION Positions are available Statewide This list will be used to fill future Contractual Public Defender Intake Specialist I vacancies available statewide. Main Purpose of Job The Contractual Public Defender Intake Specialist I is the 1st interaction clients have with the Office of the Public Defender. Professionalism and interpersonal skills are a must. Intake Specialists will answer phones, enter data and interview clients for details relevant to case files and eligibility determination for representation by the Office of the Public Defender. Employees in this classification do not supervise. . MIN REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduation from an accredited high-school or possession of a high-school equivalency certificate. Background: 6 Mnths of background interviewing persons for the purpose of obtaining and verifying background or financial details. Notes: 1.