- Provide zealous representation in Albany's local and County courts;
- Engage in frequent court appearances and litigation, including arraignments, grand jury presentations, legal arguments, hearings and trials;
- Interview clients and their families;
- Visit clients at Albany County Correctional facility;
- Coordinate and collaborate with team members from our Office (investigators, criminal defense caseworkers, etc.);
- Conduct legal research and write pre-pleading letters, motions and pre-sentencing memoranda on behalf of clients;
- Provide effective oral advocacy in negotiations and arguments in criminal cases;
- Responsiveness and ability to communicate clearly with clients who are often under great stress;
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Must possess a demonstrated commitment to criminal justice, indigent defense, social justice issues and/or the Albany County communities;
- Must possess the high level of organizational and administrative skills required to handle a challenging caseload;
- Ability to effectively negotiate with District Attorneys;
- Ability to engage in purposeful dialogue with clients and others;
- Ability to interact with Defense Attorneys, Judges, Probation and Parole Officers, and Correctional Personnel;
- Ability to interface with community based treatment, educational, vocational, and other alternative programs;
- Ability to write persuasively;
- Excellent oral communication skills;
- Strong computer skills.
- Paid time-off
- Health, dental, vision
- Retirement
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
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Assistant Public Defender - Albany, United States - Albany County
Description
The Albany County Public Defender's Office is seeking attorneys for multiple positions in the office. The ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to criminal justice, indigent defense, and experience in handling criminal matters in New York State. Available positions include both entry-level and higher level assistants.
Department : Office of the Public Defender
Schedule : Monday – Friday
Hours : 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Salary Range : $68,979 – $102,128
To apply, send resume and cover letter to
Standard Responsibilities:
Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
Minimum Qualifications:
Attorneys of all experience levels are invited to apply.
Benefits :
About Albany County
Albany County is a unique blend of rural, urban and suburban communities. It's the ideal place to live, work and raise a family as we offer competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, and plenty of chances to explore your professional career.
Our employment opportunities are wide ranging with departments that include those offering direct programs and services to our constituents such as the Department for Aging, Department for Children, Youth and Families and Departments of Health and Mental Health as well as those departments which offer support like General Services, Human Resources and Information Services.
The Veterans Service Bureau, Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center and Department of Social Services workforce also provide important services to our residents and those who travel through Albany County each day.
With 19 municipalities, our villages, towns and cities will impress you with their beauty, food, lodging, shopping, and ample entertainment. Whether you hike our trails, bike on our paths, visit our parks and museums, fish in our streams and brooks, or change your career path, you'll find it all here.
Albany County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
