CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT60 Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-5076 https://www.cortland-co.org/263/Personnel-Civil-Service NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY Job Title: Assistant Public Defender OR Associate Assistant Public Defender (Criminal Law)Assistant Public DefenderThis work involves representing defendants in criminal court as assigned by the Public Defender. The Assistant Public Defender will represent the defendant through every stage of proceedings following arrest through and including trial. The Assistant Public Defender works under the general supervision of the Public Defender, with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent professional judgement. Does related work as required.Work Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week with benefitsSalary: $85,000- $111,041/yr. (Management Compensation Plan)Location: Cortland County Public Defender’s OfficeStatus: Non-Competitive, ProbationaryBenefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available. Position eligible for Public Service Loan ForgivenessMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a license to practice law in New York State Associate Assistant Public DefenderThis work involves responsibility for representing indigent defendants in criminal court as assigned by the Public Defender or Chief Assistant Public Defender, under the supervision of the Public Defender or Chief Assistant Public Defender. In addition to actual assisting in representation, the Associate Assistant Public Defender assists the Public Defender in the investigation, preparation, conduct and appeal in various court and legal proceedings involving indigent defendants. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Defender or Chief Assistant Public Defender. Does related work as required..Work Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week with benefitsSalary: $72,000-$94,058/yr. (Management Compensation Plan)Location: Cortland County Public Defender’s OfficeStatus: Non-Competitive, Probationary (pending jurisdictional classification)Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of employment. Position eligible for Public Service Loan ForgivenessMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited law school with a J.D., LL.B. or LL.M. Degree.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:The incumbent must obtain a license to practice law within one (1) year of the date of permanent appointment. Pre-employment screenings required.*County residency not required in compliance with 2005 local law #4.SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO:Pers-dept@cortland-co.orgApplication: https://www.cortland-co.org/266/JobExam-ApplicationAPPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE CORTLAND COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. EOE Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.ISSUED: 2/2/24

Minimum Salary: 85000.00 Maximum Salary: 111041.00 Salary Unit: Yearly