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<div><div><div>ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
 
NOTICE OF VACANCY 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: Public Defender - Criminal
 
 
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Law Associate (NYHELP Program)
 
 
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive
 
 
SALARY (GRADE): $56,346 (30P) Plus Excellent Benefits
 
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2025
 
 
APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps 
 
 
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is professional legal work involving responsibility
 
for assisting in the investigation, preparation, conduct, and appeal in various court and legal proceedings
 
involving indigent defendants. The work involves extensive research and the preparation of legal
 
documents. Work is performed in accordance with guidelines provided by law and under the direct
 
supervision of a licensed attorney. The incumbent does related work as required.
 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.
 
 
Possession of Juris Doctor.
 
 
NOTES:
 
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date
degree conferred.
 
2. Degree(s) 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 the degree was awarded by an educational institution
 
outside the United States and its territories, the candidate 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. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation
 
fee.
3. Upon approval of the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, may act as an Assistant
 
County Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, or Assistant Public Defender by arguing motions, trying
 
local criminal court matters, participating in calendar practice, and preparing appeals pursuant to
 
Section 478 and 484 of New York State Judiciary Law. 
 
**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer** 
 
<ul><li>If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida
</li></ul>County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.
Issued: 09/15/2025</div></div></div>

Law Associate (NYHELP Program) (Public Defender-Criminal)

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Law Associate (NYHELP Program) (Public Defender-Criminal)