Second Assistant Public Defender

Please contact Wayne County Public Defenders Office with any questions:

Wayne County Public Defender: Andy Correia

26 Church Street

Lyons, NY 14489

(315) 986-7472

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of experience as a practicing attorney in the field of criminal law, one year of which in the aggregate must have involved considerable court appearances in the trial of issues in such field and some degree of supervisory responsibilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: 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 time of appointment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Aids and assists the Public Defender in the trial of criminal cases;
• Assists in representing and counseling defendants in every stage of the proceedings following an arrest;
• Carries out supervisory duties as outlined above in the General Statement of Duties: Justice Courts, Centralized Arraignment Part and Parole;
• Researches the law in preparation of cases;
• Prepares motion papers and other legal instruments in the defense of criminal matters;
• Assists in the proceedings which are necessary to protect the rights of the accused;
• Assists in the administration of the Public Defender’s Office in his absence;
• Assists in hiring sub-professional, technical and clerical employees to assist in defending indigents;
• Prepares correspondence as required;

***Residency Requirement****

Must be legal resident of Wayne, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, or Cayuga Counties for at least one month immediately preceding the posting date

Pay: $100,571.00 - $135,772.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person