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

About the role

This work involves responsibility for assisting in the representation of indigent petitioners and respondents in Family Court as assigned by the Public Defender. Does related work as required. This position is for law school graduates who have not yet been fully licensed to practice law in New York State. Upon obtaining a New York State license to practice law, the incumbent will be appointed to a position of Assistant Public Defender with the corresponding salary grade.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the representation of indigent petitioners and respondents in Family Court as assigned by the Public Defender.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Possession of a J.D., LL.B. or LL.M. Degree.
• The incumbent must obtain a license to practice law within one (1) year of the date of permanent appointment.

Qualifications

Special Requirement: The incumbent must obtain a license to practice law within one (1) year of the date of permanent appointment.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System
• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance available after one year of employment
• Position eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pay

$76,162/yr. (Management Compensation Plan)

Schedule

Full Time, 35 hours per week with benefits