The Wayne County Public Defender is a mid-sized office practicing high quality, client-centered, holistic and innovative criminal defense in a rural setting. We currently have an opening for our 2nd Assistant Public Defender. This supervisory attorney will carry a reasonable mixed caseload of clients facing misdemeanor and various felony charges. They will work with the Public Defender and 1st Assistant to shape office policy and quality of practice.
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2nd Assistant Public Defender
Expires: 2026-03-23
Organization
Wayne County Public Defender
Salary
$100,571-$135,772
Job Status
Full Time
Requirements
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. Residency in Wayne County NOT REQUIRED, but welcomed for this position. However, applicants must reside in a surrounding County and must be currently admitted to practice in NYS. Send resume, references and a writing sample to Andrew D. Correia, Esq., Public Defender, Wayne County Public Defender, 26 Church Street, Lyons NY 14489 or at acorreia@waynecountyny.gov. Civil Service job posting and application can be found here: https://web.co.wayne.ny.us/Jobs.aspx. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.