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Assistant Public DefenderOntario County (Department of Human Resources) • Canandaigua, NY, US
Assistant Public Defender

Assistant Public Defender

Ontario County (Department of Human Resources) • Canandaigua, NY, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$102,779.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Ontario County Public Defender’s Office is looking for qualified applicants to fill full-time Assistant Public Defender position in their office.

Salary :

  • 2026 – New Associate Level Attorney starting rate of pay (Step 1) is $102,779/yr. 2026 – Experienced Level Attorney starting rate of pay (Step 1) is $121,299/yr. *** Please note adjustments up to Step 4 maybe made based upon experience and with the approval of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors. *** Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 3% deferred compensation match, NYS retirement pension, employee wellness programming, and generous leave provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • County Values: All employees of Ontario County are expected to uphold and exhibit the County’s shared values and behaviors to achieve the County’s Vision and Mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Shall have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university, or a New York State registered college or university with an undergraduate degree, followed by a Law Degree from an accredited Law School.
  • Shall be admitted to the practice of law in the state of New York, and shall be continuously admitted throughout the term of service as the Assistant Public Defender.

    • Multilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • The Assistant Public Defender shall hold no other public or political office, and shall devote full working time to the county.

Experience :

  • A satisfactory level of knowledge and understanding in the field and practice of criminal law.
  • Prior experience in representing individuals in a Public Defender office or through an 18-b panel is preferred but not required.
  • Trial experience preferred but not required.

Description of Duties :

  • 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.

SPECIAL NOTE :

  • Unlicensed law degree graduate awaiting bar exam/bar results for admission may be hired at lower salary band and will move to the Associate Level salary band once they have successfully passed the bar.

Application Process:

  • Applications will be accepted until all the positions are filled.

Applications and resumes must be submitted through the Ontario County Employment Portal at https:

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