Assistant Public Defender - Fight for Indigent Defendants

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

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.