Assistant Public Defender (Family Court)

Salary Range: $103,023 - $132,504* (*Salary range provides earnings potential, which is based on years of service
employed with Saratoga County in specified title)

Work Location: 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa NY 12020

Classification: Non-Competitive (No Exam Required)

Job Description
The Saratoga County Public Defender’s Office seeks an experienced candidate for a full-time Assistant Public Defender
position. The successful candidate should have a strong background in research and writing, with experience handling all
aspects of post-conviction litigation, including direct appeals, appellate division motion practice, family court matters,
and habeas corpus matters.

This is professional work involving the provision of legal services to indigent persons in family court

proceedings in the Saratoga County courts. Represents and provides legal counsel in all areas of family court

proceedings, including but not limited to Article 10, child support/visitation/custody. Duties are performed

under the administrative supervision of the Public Defender with significant leeway allowed in legal decisions

necessary to effectively represent each assigned client. Supervision is not normally a function of this position.

Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications Either…
Possession of a current license to practice law in New York State granted by the State of New York and one (1) year of

relevant experience in a law office attorney role.

Typical Work Activities (*Illustrative)
• Represents eligible indigent clients in specific local courts as assigned by Public Defender;

• Represents and provide legal services to any eligible indigent defendant or litigant appearing before a local court

• Meets with clients at the County Correctional Facility as needed;

• Represents all clients at all court sessions;

• Engages in plea bargaining activities with the District Attorney or Assistant District Attorneys on behalf of clients;

• Provides legal advice in all areas of Family Court proceedings; including but not limited to Article 10, child

• Prepares a variety of related documents and reports as required in legal proceedings.
  

• Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an

• Excellent benefits, NYS Retirement and Compensation Plan
  

To Apply (PREFERRED METHOD - via Link Provided)
• Qualified candidates may alternatively submit an application and resume, by mail or in person to the

Personnel Officer – Civil Service Division, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

• Resume may not be substituted for application

• Fax submissions will not be accepted
  

Applications will continue to be accepted through the date posted or until the vacancy has been filled

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise

participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office. Saratoga County is an equal opportunity

employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek

to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with

disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.