Oswego County

Senior Assistant Public Defender

Oswego, New YorkFull-time
$101,068 - $155,643 annually
About the Job
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
Emailhumanresources@oswegocounty.com
Web: www.oswegocounty.com/humanresources

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