Attorney - Assistant Public Defender

DELAWARE COUNTY ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

• Current and Active Admission in the New York State Bar.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE

TYPICAL WORK

Represents each indigent defendant who is charged with a crime as assigned by the Public Defender. Represents and counsels defendants at every stage of the proceedings following an arrest; appears at arraignment if required; initiates such proceedings which are necessary to protect the rights of the accused; reviews all discovery provided by the prosecution, drafts required motions and conducts trials when necessary, training shall be provided by the current Public Defender team when requested; prepares any local Court appeal which is warranted under existing circumstances. Candidate should expect to represent clients in Town and Village Criminal Court on a regular basis.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

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Expected

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