Description

The Oswego County Public Defender’s Office has an immediate opening for a Senior Assistant Public Defender responsible for the representation of indigent persons in criminal courts, with emphasis on criminal defense related matters.  

Starting Salary: $101,068 - $155,643. Salary negotiable to be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Oswego County offers a competitive benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and NYS retirement. Candidates may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirements

Qualifications:  Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school and two (2) years of experience in the practice of criminal law and/or in Family Court. Special Requirement: NYS License to practice law. Candidate must be a resident of Oswego County at time of appointment.