Assistant Public Defender - Criminal & Family Law

Office of the Appellate Defender; Town of Warsaw (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Appellate Defender in New York is seeking a full time Assistant Public Defender. The role involves representing defendants accused of felonies and misdemeanors in various courts. Additionally, you'll handle post-conviction matters and family offense proceedings.

Ideal candidates will be graduates from an accredited Law School, with admission to the NYSBAR. Familiarity with criminal and family law is valuable. This position entails full time, in-person appearances.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Law School.
• Admission to the NYSBAR or pending admission.
• Experience in criminal law and/or family law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent defendants in criminal and family-related cases.
• Perform legal research and analysis.
• Manage assigned caseload actively.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law expertise

Family law knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Office of the Appellate Defender in New York is seeking a full time Assistant Public Defender. The role involves representing defendants accused of felonies and misdemeanors in various courts. Additionally, you'll handle post-conviction matters and family offense proceedings.

Ideal candidates will be graduates from an accredited Law School, with admission to the NYSBAR. Familiarity with criminal and family law is valuable. This position entails full time, in-person appearances.