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Cortland County Assistant Public Defender (Criminal Law) Corland County Public Defenders Office in Cortland, New York
CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT60 Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-5076 www.cortlandcountyny.gov/263/Personnel-Civil-ServiceNOTICE OF JOB VACANCY Job Title: Assistant Public Defender (Criminal) - Public DefenderThis work involves representing defendants in criminal court as assigned by the Public Defender. The Assistant Public Defender will represent the defendant through every stage of proceedings following arrest through and including trial. 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 benefitsSalary: $100,000-$115,000/yr. (Management Compensation Plan)Location: Cortland County Public Defender’s OfficeStatus: Non-Competitive, ProbationaryBenefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available, Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a license to practice law in the State of New York.Pre-employment screenings required. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO: pers-app@cortlandcountyny.gov Application: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-ApplicationAPPROVED 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.ISSUED: 4/7/25
Minimum Salary: 100,000 Maximum Salary: 115,000 Salary Unit: Yearly