OTSEGO COUNTY HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCY
Assistant Public Defender
$102,794 - $125,637/yr
LAST DAY FOR FILING: April 15, 2025 EOE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important professional legal work involving the responsibility for representing indigent defendants and respondents as assigned by the Public Defender. Work involves representation of the defendants and respondents through every stage of proceedings following assignment by a Court through and including any appeals. In addition to actual representation, employees in this class assist the Public Defender in the investigation, preparation, conduct and appeal in various court and legal proceedings involving indigent defendants. Work is performed in accordance with guidelines provided by law.

FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal and family law; good knowledge of court procedures and the rules of evidence; demonstrated skill in the preparation of briefs and in the presentation of a case before a Judge or jury; ability to analyze, appraise and apply legal principles, facts and precedent to legal problems; initiative; tact; good professional and administrative judgment; good address; good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for admission to practice as an attorney and counselor at law before the courts of the State of New York at the time of application for appointment. Admitted to the Bar of the State of New York at the time of appointment, a certificate of good standing, and proof of registration is required at time of appointment.

Applications available at the Otsego County Personnel/Civil Service Department, 183 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or online at www.otsegocounty.com

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