Assistant Counsel: Criminal Defense & Public Policy

State of New York; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New York seeks an attorney with a Juris Doctorate, admission to the New York State Bar, and at least two years of criminal defense experience. Ideal candidates will have public defense or policy development and coalition-building experience, and demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, collaboration, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Resumes should include month and year for all start/end dates; indicate average hours per week if any position was not full-time,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and admission to New York State Bar are required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in criminal defense representation.
• Experience with public defense, policy development, coalition-building is preferred.

Skills

Criminal defense experience

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The State of New York seeks an attorney with a Juris Doctorate, admission to the New York State Bar, and at least two years of criminal defense experience. Ideal candidates will have public defense or policy development and coalition-building experience, and demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, collaboration, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Resumes should include month and year for all start/end dates; indicate average hours per week if any position was not full-time,