Assistant Public Defender Part-time

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER PART-TIME - Chenango County's Public Defender's Office has an opening for an Assistant Public Defender Part-time. Employees in this class are appointed by the Public Defender to perform professional legal work involving responsibility for assisting in the representation of indigent defendants as assigned by the Public Defender. The work involves responsibility for participating in the investigation, preparation, conduct and appearance in various court and legal proceedings involving felony and misdemeanor crimes as well as violations. The Assistant Public Defender also represents respondents financially unable to obtain counsel in family court and surrogate court proceedings. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Defender. Supervision is exercised over the work of clerical subordinates. The incumbent does related work as required.

SUGGESTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a license to practice law in New York State, and residency in Chenango County or one of its adjoining counties at time of appointment is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At time of appointment and continuing throughout employment, a candidate/incumbent must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle, and a driving record acceptable to the County’s insurance carrier.

Starting salary is $31,200, and the position has a 19 hour work week.

TO APPLY: Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit www.co.chenango.ny.us/personnel or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470.

Benefits Include:
· New York State Pension
· Deferred Comp 457 retirement plan
· Paid cancer screening leave
· Training programs
· Promotion and advancement opportunities

EEOE M/F/D/V/GI/SO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31,200