Job description

PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK IS ACCEPTING RESUMES FROM QUALIFIED PERSONS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class assists the County Public Defender in representing, without charge, by order of a court, each indigent defendant who is charged with a crime as defined in Section 732-a of the county law in Ulster County. When representing an indigent defendant, the incumbent counsels and represents him/ her at every stage of the proceedings following arrest and initiates such proceedings as in the incumbent's judgment are necessary to protect the rights of the accused. The work is performed under guidelines provided by law under the general direction of the Public Defender. Supervision is exercised over sub-professional, technical and clerical employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Represents and counsels defendants at every stage of the proceedings following an arrest;

Initiates such proceedings that are necessary to protect the rights of the accused;

Maintains records and prepares reports;

Supervises sub-professional, technical and clerical employees.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal law as applicable to state and federal law; thorough knowledge of criminal court procedures and the rules of evidence; skill in the preparation of briefs; skill in the presentation of a defense before a jury; ability to analyze, appraise and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legal problems; ability to communicate effectively and to establish a rapport with indigent defendants; initiative; tact; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the Bar of the State of New York.

COMPENSATION: $38.66 per hour

Send resumes and cover letters only to:

Ulster County Public Defender’s Office, Attn: Kayla Wolfrom, Confidential Secretary to the Public Defender, 280 Wall St., Kingston, NY 12401

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting . Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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