Assistant Public Defender - Criminal Court

Ulster County Public Defender has immediate openings for Staff Attorneys:

Duties/Responsibilities:
The Public Defender plays a crucial role in ensuring that individuals facing criminal charges receive fair representation and access to justice. In this role you will represent and counsel defendants at every stage of the proceedings following an arrest;
Initiate such proceedings that are necessary to protect the rights of the accused; Maintain records and prepare reports; draft pleadings; review discovery; conduct Preliminary, Crawford, Suppression and other pre-trial hearings and trials. The work is performed under guidelines provided by law under the general direction of the Public Defender. Supervision is exercised over sub-professional, technical, and clerical employees. Does related work as required.

Full Performance knowledges, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:
Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of criminal law as applicable to state and federal law; thorough knowledge of criminal court procedures and the rules of evidence; skill in the preparation of pleadings; skill in the presentation of a defense before a jury; ability to analyze, appraise and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legal problems; ability to communicate effectively and to establish a rapport with indigent defendants; initiates tact and good judgement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Admission to the Bar of the State of New York.

Salary and Benefits:

The position affords excellent health insurance, dental and vision, mileage reimbursement, full participation in the New York State Retirement system, paid vacation and sick time and access to tax free flexible spending accounts for health and daycare expenses. Supportive and congenial work environment.

Job Type: Full-time; in Person

Salary Range: $77,800 - $104,000 based on experience

If you would like more information prior to applying, please call 845-340-3652.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,800.00 - $104,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Kingston, NY 12401 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingston, NY 12401: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $77,800 - $104,000