Senior Assistant Public Defender

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.

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. 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. To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Oswego County Human Resources Department 46 East Bridge Street Oswego, New York 13126 (315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254 Email : humanresources@oswegocountyny.gov Web : www.oswegocountyny.gov/humanresources AA/EEO EMPLOYER