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Assistant Public Defender

Columbia County Public Defender's Office
Hudson, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2025

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Full Time Position

The Columbia County Public Defender's Office is seeking full time (35 hours a week) Assistant Public Defenders for Criminal and Family Court. Must be admitted to the bar of the State of New York at the time of appointment and must have at least one year of experience. Strong writing skills and working knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Law and Penal Law, general court practice as well as some courtroom experience required.

Starting salary $84,000 - $116,000, depending on experience, with benefits. EOE.

Send resume, cover letter and references to Barbara Drabick, Administrative Assistant to the Public Defender at: barbara.drabick@columbiacountyny.com


Columbia County Human Resources is pleased to work with the Columbia County Civil Service Commission to offer employment opportunities to the public. The County offers competitive (civil service testing required) and non-competitive, as well as management and labor class positions. Please refer to the links below for opportunities. If you should have questions regarding the Civil Service exams, please go to the Civil Service website here, or call 518-828-6622 for assistance.


Salary/Compensation: $84,000 - $116,000 per year


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Salary : $84,000 - $116,000

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