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ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - SENIOR LEVEL
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What they do
A Defense Lawyer specializes in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal activity. Some defense lawyers are privately retained or can be employed by courts
$134,798 / year median in New York
+18% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION
Assistant Public Defender
•Senior Level
BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
Public Defender Paid Time Off
SALARY RANGE
$108,500
•116,000 (Commensurate Health, Dental, Vision, & Hearing Tuition Reimbursement with experience)
WORK LOCATION 112
State Street, Albany, NY 12207 NYS Retirement Employee Assistance Program Subsidized Daycare
•Little Sprouts at Shaker Place
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