Assistant Public Defender (Criminal Law)- Cortland County Public Defender's Office

About the role

The Assistant Public Defender represents indigent defendants in Criminal Court as assigned by the Public Defender. They work under the general supervision of the Public Defender with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Represents indigent defendants in Criminal Court as assigned by the Public Defender
• Works under the general supervision of the Public Defender with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent professional judgment
• Represents defendants from initial assignment through the conclusion of the matter
• Performs related work as required

Requirements

• Possession of a license to practice law in New York State
• Minimum qualifications as per the requirements of the position

Qualifications

• Minimum degree requirement: A license to practice law in New York State
• For non-US degrees, independent verification of equivalency may be required
• Tuition assistance available
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System
• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance available
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Schedule

Full Time, 35 hours per week with benefits

Pay

$102,700-118,105/yr. (Management Compensation Plan)