Description

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
SALARY RANGE: $84,282.00 - $131,884.00/YEAR + BENEFITS

The Chautauqua County Office of the Public Defender is seeking qualified applicants to fill multiple fulltime Assistant Public Defender vacancies in both the Criminal Division (Mayville, Jamestown, & Dunkirk, NY Offices) and Family Court Division (Mayville, NY Office). Positions are full-time salaried positions at 35
hours per week.

As an Assistant Public Defender, an incumbent, under thegeneral directions of the Public Defender or an Assistant Public Defender of higher-rank, represents
without charge or by order of the court with the consent of the defendant each indigent defendant who is charged with a crime as defined by Section 722(a) of the County Law. The Assistant Public Defender shall assist in and/or counsel and represent the defendant at every stage of the proceedings following his
arrest and shall assist in the initiation and/or shall initiate such proceedings as in his judgment are necessary to protect the rights of the accused and may prosecute any appeals if warranted. Does related work as required. Salary commensurate with experience.

This position is being filled on a permanent basis from candidates who submit an approved application.

Chautauqua County Offers A Comprehensive Benefits Package Which Includes:
- Health Insurance (including Dental & Vision plan) - 13 Paid Holidays
- Health Savings Account (partially funded by the County) - Vacation & Sick Time
- Life Insurance - Personal Days
- NYSLERS Pension - NYS Deferred Compensation
- Eligible for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Wellness Program
- Mileage Reimbursement when applicable

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidate must have eligibility for admission to practice as an attorney and counselor at law before the courts of the State of New York at the time of application for appointment. Admitted to the Bar of the State of New York at the time of appointment.

Application Process: Interested candidates must complete an original Chautauqua County Government Application for Employment/Examination on-line, available on the county’s website: https://chautauqua-portal.mycivilservice.com/ along with proof of license/admittance to NYS Bar, to Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources.