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ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER – CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

The Chautauqua County Office of the Public Defender is seeking qualified applicants to fill five (5) full-time Assistant Public Defender vacancies out of the Mayville, NY Office. Positions are full-time at 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. As an Assistant Public Defender, an incumbent, under the general directions of the Public Defender or an Assistant Public Defender of higher-rank, represents without charge or by order of the court with the consent of the defendant each indigent defendant who is charged with a crime as defined by Section 722(a) of the County Law. The Assistant Public Defender shall assist in and/or counsel and represent the defendant at every stage of the proceedings following his arrest and shall assist in the initiation and/or shall initiate such proceedings as in his judgment are necessary to protect the rights of the accused and may prosecute any appeals if warranted. Does related work as required. Salary commensurate with experience.

This position is being filled on a permanent basis from candidates who submit an approved application.

Chautauqua County Offers A Comprehensive Benefits Package Which Includes:

- Health Insurance (including Dental & Vision plan)

- 13 Paid Holidays

- Health Savings Account (partially funded by the County)

- Vacation & Sick Time

- Flex Spending Account

- Personal Days

- NYSLERS Pension

- NYS Deferred Compensation

- Eligible for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness

- Wellness Program

- Mileage Reimbursement when applicable

- Management Life Insurance

Minimum Qualifications: Successful candidate must have 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.

Application Process: Interested candidates must complete an original Chautauqua County Government Application for Employment/Examination available on the county’s website: chqgov.com and return it, along with proof of license/admittance to NYS Bar, to Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources, Gerace Office Building – Room 144, 3 North Erie St, Mayville, NY 14757 or email completed application (including signature) to Countyemploy@chqgov.com

Chautauqua County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,272.00 - $103,302.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• License to Practice Law in NY State (Required)
• Admission to the NYS Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person