Ontario County ยท 11 hours ago
Assistant Public Defender
Canandaigua, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$103K/yr - $121K/yrOntario County is seeking an Assistant Public Defender to provide legal representation and assist in handling a full caseload of criminal matters. The role involves collaboration with various office staff and maintaining client contact while ensuring thorough legal representation.
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Hiring Manager
Delton F. Caraway
Responsibilities
Provide zealous legal representation of the highest caliber
Work collaboratively with office attorneys, social workers, defense investigators, and administrative staff
Promote a collaborative, client-centered office setting
Assist the Public Defender in handling a full caseload of criminal matters including arraignments, preliminary hearings, pretrial proceedings, hearings, and trials
Appear at criminal and administrative proceedings in the local, county, and state courts located within Ontario County
Handling first appearances in courts throughout Ontario County and the Centralized Arraignment Part
Assist the Public Defender in legal research in the preparation of pretrial motions and trial memoranda
Maintain accurate records and updated files
Represent clients accused of violating terms of their supervision in parole proceedings
Assist the Public Defender by maintaining frequent client contact by phone, paper correspondence, and performing routine visits to incarcerated clients
Work with defense investigators to ensure that cases are thoroughly investigated
Collaborate with office social work staff on behalf of clients in need of services
Qualification
Required
Graduated from a regionally accredited college or university, or a New York State registered college or university with an undergraduate degree
Law Degree from an accredited Law School
Admitted to the practice of law in the state of New York
Continuously admitted throughout the term of service as the Assistant Public Defender
Shall hold no other public or political office
Shall devote full working time to the county
Juris Doctorate
Be admitted to the New York State Bar
Preferred
Prior experience in representing individuals in a Public Defender office or through an 18-b panel
Trial experience
Benefits
Health insurance
PTO
Enrollment in the New York State Retirement system
Company
Ontario County
Ontario County is a government authority that focuses on the economic development of the neighbourhood and community.
Founded in 1789
501-1000 employees
Funding
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2023-11-10
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