Attorney - Assistant Public Defender Job at Delaware County Public Defender, New York State

VGtJeUdGcnZvekVNQ0dqbVhLT2hvQi82NkE9PQ==
  • Delaware County Public Defender
  • New York State

Job Description

DELAWARE COUNTY ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

*REQUIREMENT:*_ *Current and Active Admission in the New York State Bar.*_

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. In addition, the Assistant Public Defender may assign professional, technical and clerical personnel in the investigation, preparation conduct of his/her assigned cases.

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.

*REQUIREMENT:* _*Current and Active Admission in the New York State Bar.*_

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

Similar Jobs

Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic

Relief Veterinarian Job at Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic

 ...Superior as well as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Seasonally, enjoy fishing inland or on the Big Lake, canoeing, camping, hiking, boating,...  ...a very competitive compensation package based upon current industry standards. We would appreciate it if you could share your... 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

San Diego Real Estate Legal Contracts Coordinator Job at Alexandria Real Estate Equities

 ...A leading real estate development firm in San Diego is seeking a Legal Administrative Coordinator to assist with contract management and support the legal department. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience, along with... 

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

Airport Police Officer- Part Time Job at Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

 ...Part-time Airport Police Officers Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA), operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport,...  ...customer service and safety and security. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports in an organized and clear manner.... 

Snorkel AI

Senior/Staff Research Scientist Job at Snorkel AI

 ...Senior/Staff Research Scientist At Snorkel, we believe meaningful AI doesn't start with the model, it starts with the data. We're on...  ...into production. Location: Redwood City or San Francisco OR REMOTE Main Responsibilities Design, implement, and validate... 

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Knowledge Work Intern Job at Virginia Economic Development Partnership

 ...Description Job Description Position Summary We are seeking two Interns for the Knowledge Work Division during the summer of 2026 (10...  ..., or political science), data analytics (with experience in Salesforce), business, digital marketing, or related field is preferred....