Delaware County is hiring!
Chief Assistant Public Defender, Delaware County Public Defender’s Office
Full Time – $95,000 Annual Salary; full benefits available
This position is responsible for the representation of indigent defendants through every stage of the proceedings following arrest through trial. The incumbent assists the Public Defender in the investigation, preparation, conduct, and appeal in various court and legal proceedings involving indigent defendants. Specific duties include preparing briefs, securing evidence, communicating with clients, conducting investigations, researching legal matters, orally arguing motions, keeping records, and making reports.
This position requires thorough knowledge of judicial procedures, rules of evidence, and criminal procedure law and practice in New York State.
NOTE: Must live in Delaware County or a contiguous county.
Minimum qualifications, other special requirements, and a full job description can be found by clicking on the job title located on the Personnel Office web page: https://www.delcony.us/departments/pers/jobs.htm or by contacting the Delaware County Personnel Office at 607-832-5678.
Delaware County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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