What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Public Defender (Criminal Court) position at Cortland County Public Defender's Office?
CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
60 Central Avenue
Cortland, NY 13045
607-753-5076
www.cortlandcountyny.gov/263/Personnel-Civil-Service
NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
Job Title: Assistant Public Defender (Criminal) – Public Defender
This 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 benefits
Salary: $100,000-$115,000/yr.(Management Compensation Plan)
Location: Cortland County Public Defender’s Office
Status: Non-Competitive, Probationary
Benefits: 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-Application
APPROVED 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Cortland, NY 13045 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cortland, NY 13045: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000