What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Defender position at Chemung County?
Chemung County is actively seeking a Public Defender.
BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP IN THE NYS EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF.
Welcome to Chemung County
- Chemung County is home to the Lecom Arena, Arnot Art Museum, and the regionally renowned Clemens Center that hosts numerous Broadway shows and other events each year.
- Chemung County is within an hour’s drive of the finger lakes, nationally recognized wineries, breweries and distilleries, ski resorts and numerous state parks offering camping, hiking and mountain biking.
Job Description
The Public Defender shall represent, 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 Public Defender shall counsel and represent the defendant at every stage of the proceedings following his arrest and shall initiate such proceedings as in his judgment are necessary to protect the rights of accused and may, in his discretion, prosecute any appeals if, in his judgment, the facts and circumstances warrant such. In addition, the Public Defender may assign professional, technical and clerical personnel in the investigation, preparation, conduct and appeal in any court proceedings involving indigent defendants. The work is performed under guidelines provided by laws.
Experience required:
Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney in the field of criminal law. Three years of which in the aggregate mush have involved extensive court appearance in the trial of issues in such filed. Skill and experience in office administration to include the planning, development, and implementation of office policies and procedures. 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- criminal law: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $105,000 - $125,000
