Description

DELAWARE COUNTY ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Assistant Public Defender shall represent

indigent defendants charged with crimes in Town and Village Courts throughout Delaware

County. The Assistant Public Defender shall also assist the Public Defender with drafting

and answering County Court motions, legal research, and trial preparation. The Assistant

Public Defender shall counsel and represent the defendant at every stage of the

proceedings following his/her arrest and shall initiate such proceedings as in his or her

judgment is necessary to protect the rights of the accused. The Assistant Public Defender

shall prosecute any appeals from local Courts which are assigned by the Public Defender.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

Represents each indigent defendant who is charged with a crime as assigned by the Public

Defender. Represents and counsels defendants at every stage of the proceedings following

an arrest: appears at arraignment if required; initiates such proceedings which are

necessary to protect the rights of the accused; reviews all discovery provided by the

prosecution, drafts required motions and conducts trials when necessary, training shall be

provided by the current Public Defender team when requested; prepares any local Court

appeal which is warranted under existing circumstances. Candidate should expect to

represent clients in Town and Village Criminal Court on a regular basis.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS Knowledge of criminal court procedures and of the rules of evidence;

some skill in the preparation of legal briefs; a desire to learn the skills necessary for

presentation of a criminal case before a jury; ability to analyze, appraise and apply legal

principles, facts and precedent to legal problems; good command of language; some

knowledge of Criminal Law and experience in Criminal Court; initiative, and good

professional judgment.

For immediate consideration, submit a resume on or before 2/6/2026. Apply by email at delawarecountypublicdefender.com. 

Requirements

REQUIREMENT: Admission to the Bar of the State of New York, Jurat Doctorate. 

NOTE: A valid New York State driver's license is required at the time of employment and must be maintained at all times during employment.

Ability to Commute:  Delhi, NY 13753 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Delhi, NY 13753 (Preferred) 

Work Location:  In person