Assistant Public Defender (Criminal)

Office of the Appellate Defender; Village of Mayville (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision plan

13 Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Vacation & Sick Time

Life Insurance

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Wellness Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

The Chautauqua County Office of the Public Defender seeks qualified applicants for multiple full-time Assistant Public Defender positions in the Criminal Division (Mayville, Jamestown, & Dunkirk, NY Offices) and Family Court Division (Mayville, NY Office). Positions are full-time salaried positions at 35 hours per week.

The incumbent represents indigent defendants after arrest, may prosecute appeals if warranted, and works under supervision of higher-ranked Public Defenders.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for admission to practice as an attorney and counselor at law before NY courts.
• Admitted to the Bar of the State of New York at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent defendants, without charge or by court order, at every stage after arrest.
• Prosecute appeals if warranted and provide counsel as needed.

Skills

Attorney licensing

Public defense experience

Education

Admission to NY Bar

Job description

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
SALARY RANGE: $84,282.00 - $131,884.00/YEAR + BENEFITS

The Chautauqua County Office of the Public Defender is seeking qualified applicants to fill multiple fulltime Assistant Public Defender vacancies in both the Criminal Division (Mayville, Jamestown, & Dunkirk, NY Offices) and Family Court Division (Mayville, NY Office). Positions are full-time salaried positions at 35
hours per week.

As an Assistant Public Defender, an incumbent, under thegeneral directions of the Public Defender or an Assistant Public Defender of higher-rank, represents without charge or by order of the court with the consent of the defendant each indigent defendant who ischarged with a crime as defined by Section 722(a) of the County Law. The Assistant Public Defendershall assist in and/or counsel and represent the defendant at every stage of the proceedings following his arrest and shall assist in the initiation and/or shall initiate such proceedings as in his judgment arenecessary to protect the rights of the accused and may prosecute any appeals if warranted. Does relatedwork as required. Salary commensurate with experience.

This position is being filled on a permanent basis from candidates who submit an approved application.

Chautauqua County Offers A Comprehensive Benefits Package Which Includes:

• - Health Insurance (including Dental & Vision plan) - 13 Paid Holidays
• - Health Savings Account (partially funded by the County) - Vacation & Sick Time
• - Life Insurance - Personal Days
• - NYSLERS Pension - NYS Deferred Compensation
• - Eligible for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Wellness Program
• - Mileage Reimbursement when applicable

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidate must have eligibility for admission to practice as anattorney and counselor at law before the courts of the State of New York at the time of application forappointment. Admitted to the Bar of the State of New York at the time of appointment.