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CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT60 Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-5076https://www.cortlandcountyny/263/Personnel-Civil-ServiceNOTICE OF JOB VACANCY Job Title: Associate Assistant Public Defender (Criminal Law)Public Defender&rsquo;s OfficeThis work involves responsibility for assisting in the representation of indigent petitioners and respondents in Criminal Court as assigned by the Public Defender. Does related work as required.This position is for law school graduates who have not yet been fully licensed to practice law in New York State. Upon obtaining a New York State license to practice law, the incumbent will be appointed to a position of Assistant Public Defender with the corresponding salary grade.Work Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week with benefitsSalary: $74,160/yr. (Management Compensation Plan)Location: Cortland County Public Defender&rsquo;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 after one year of employment. Position eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of 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.NOTE:Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.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-app@cortlandcountyny.govApplication: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-ApplicationAPPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE CORTLAND COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER&rsquo;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: 9/12/25Job Type: Full-timePay: $74,160.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Associate Assistant Public Defender (Criminal Law)

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Associate Assistant Public Defender (Criminal Law)