ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - SENIOR LEVEL

POSITION

Assistant Public Defender - Senior Level

DEPARTMENT

Office of the

Albany County Public Defender SALARY:

$108,500-$116,00 (commensurate with experience)

WORK LOCATION

112 State Street, Albany, NY 12207

BENEFITS:

► Generous Paid Time-Off ► NYS Retirement System ► Work-Life Balance ► Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing ► Tuition Reimbursement ► Public Service Loan Forgiveness

DESCRIPTION

The Albany County Office of the Public Defender is seeking experienced trial attorneys capable of being assigned felony cases involving complex factual and legal issues. The ideal candidate will be able to provide holistic, client-centered legal representation to indigent clients enmeshed in the criminal justice system. We seek trial attorneys who can collaborate with our team of attorneys, investigators, mitigation staff, support staff, and supervisors. Ideal candidates are committed to the client's defense, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and advocate zealously and persuasively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For the senior-level Assistant Public Defender position, we are seeking candidates with New York State bar admission (or ability to waive into New York from another jurisdiction•) who have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience practicing as an attorney. Felony criminal trial experience is required. •An attorney from another state, territory or district may practice law in NYS, pro hac vice, for a period not to exceed 18 months. Please upload a resume and cover letter when submitting your online application.

POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

publicdefender@albanycountyny.gov