Description

For a full job description, visit https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/467/Assistant-Public-Defender 

This work involves representing indigent petitioners and respondents in Criminal Court as assigned by the Public Defender.  The Assistant Public Defender will represent petitioners and respondents from initial assignment through the conclusion of the matter.  The Assistant Public Defender works under the general supervision of the Public Defender with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent professional judgement. Does related work as required.

Work Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week with benefits

Salary: $100,000-$115,000/yr. (Management Compensation Plan)

Location: Cortland County Public Defender’s Office

Status: Non-Competitive, Probationary

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).

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Possession of a license to practice law in New York State.

NOTE: Degree 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 your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee. Pre-employment screenings required.

*County residency not required in compliance with 2005 local law #4

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS BELOW OR EMAIL TO:

pers-app@cortlandcountyny.gov

Application: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-Application

CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

60 Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045

APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE CORTLAND COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

EOE. Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.