Senior Assistant Public Defender

Office of the Appellate Defender; City of Oswego (NY); In loco; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Office of the Appellate Defender in Oswego County seeks an attorney to represent indigent clients in criminal matters under the supervision of the Public Defender and First Assistant Public Defender. The role requires independent judgment in case strategy, researching, drafting, and arguing pre-trial motions, and meeting with defendants and witnesses.

In addition to advocacy, the position provides oversight, training, and mentorship to Assistant Public Defenders and assists with

Competenze

• Graduation from an ABA Accredited Law School.
• Admission to practice law in New York State.
• Two years of experience in criminal law and/or Family Court.
• Residency (at time of appointment) in Oswego, Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, or Onondaga counties.

Mansioni

• Represent indigent clients in criminal matters throughout Oswego County.
• Counsel clients and manage complex cases and litigation strategy.
• Research, draft, and argue pre-trial motions; conduct legal research.
• Meet with defendants and witnesses; provide mentorship and oversight to junior attorneys; assist with administrative leadership.

Formazione

ABA Accredited Law School

Descrizione del lavoro

This position represents and counsels indigent clients in Criminal matters throughout Oswego County. Working under the direct supervision of the Public Defender and First Assistant Public Defender, the incumbent exercises independent judgment in managing complex cases and litigation strategy. Responsibilities include researching, drafting, and arguing pre-trial motions, conducting legal research, responding to discovery demands, and meeting with defendants and witnesses. The role also provides oversight, training, and mentorship to Assistant Public Defenders and assists with administrative leadership of the Public Defender’s Office as needed.

Graduation from an ABA Accredited Law School.

Admission to practice law in New York State.

Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law and/or in Family Court.

Residency (at time of appointment) in one of the following counties: Oswego, Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, or Onondaga.