Public Defender Attorney – Felony & Family Law

Office of the Appellate Defender; Town of Warsaw (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Appellate Defender in New York is hiring a full-time Assistant Public Defender tasked with representing defendants in felony and misdemeanor cases, along with family law proceedings. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the NYSBAR or pending admission.

Preferred qualifications include experience in criminal and family law, with a strong emphasis on legal research and effective communication. This in-person position requires reliable transportation and a valid NY driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited Law School.
• Admission to the NYSBAR or pending admission.
• Experience as an attorney in criminal law and family law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent defendants in felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Handle custody, visitation, neglect, child support cases.
• Conduct legal research and present legal arguments.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law knowledge

Family law knowledge

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School

Job description

The Office of the Appellate Defender in New York is hiring a full-time Assistant Public Defender tasked with representing defendants in felony and misdemeanor cases, along with family law proceedings. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the NYSBAR or pending admission.

Preferred qualifications include experience in criminal and family law, with a strong emphasis on legal research and effective communication. This in-person position requires reliable transportation and a valid NY driver's license.