What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Public Defender position at Wayne County Public Defender?
The Wayne County Public Defender is a mid-sized office practicing high quality, client-centered, holistic and innovative criminal defense in a rural setting. We currently have an opening for an Assistant Public Defender.
This attorney will carry a reasonable mixed caseload of clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges and may have the opportunity to be involved in various other representation, including Raise the Age clients in Youth Part, Drug Treatment Court, parole violations, appeals and mitigation work.
Salary ranges from $86,343 to $116,583 DOE, with additional compensation for required shared participation in our Centralized Arraignment Program. Demonstrated dedication to practicing indigent defense in a team setting required.
Residency in Wayne County NOT REQUIRED, but preferred for this position. However, applicants must reside in a surrounding County and must be currently admitted to practice in NYS.
Send resume, references and a writing sample to Andrew D. Correia, Esq., Public Defender, Wayne County Public Defender, 26 Church Street, Lyons NY 14489 or at acorreia@waynecountyny.gov. Civil Service job posting can be found here: https://web.co.wayne.ny.us/Jobs.aspx
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $86,434.00 - $116,583.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Lyons, NY 14489 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lyons, NY 14489: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $86,343 - $116,583