Description

Wyoming County Public Defender’s Office is looking to hire a full time Assistant Public Defender representing defendants accused of felonies and misdemeanors in County and Justice Courts, including related post-conviction collateral matters, as well as representing petitioners and respondents in custody, visitation, neglect, child support, paternity and family offence proceedings and termination of parental rights.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited Law School or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Juris Doctorate;

2. Admission to the NYSBAR or has admission pending;

3. Experience as an attorney in criminal law and/or family law, and/or AFC preferred;

4. A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the above employment standard and that provides the required knowledge and abilities;

5. Full time in-person appearances;

6. Reliable transportation and license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Knowledge of: all statutory laws related to practicing criminal law in New York State, including the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Corrections Law, Executive Law 259-I and Judiciary Law; trial and appellate court procedures; legal research methods; rules of evidence; standard legal office practice and procedures; and ethical and professional rules of conduct.

Ability to: Work independently; perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents in legal problems; present statements of law, facts and arguments clearly, logically and forcefully; both in written and oral format; maintain confidentiality and objectivity; manage assigned caseload; operate personal computer and computer applications used by the units; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work; communicate with and advise clients in accordance with the laws and facts; and interact well with the public.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL FILLED.

ISSUED – 02/27/2026

NOTES:

1. Candidates MUST submit a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree conferred with application.

2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/ U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

NOTICE: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office.