Assistant Public Defender

Dutchess County Public Defenders Office

Salary Range: $82,400 - 91,748*

(*commensurate with experience/ability)

This is a permanent position in the Dutchess County Public Defenders Office. This is important

professional legal work involving responsibility for representing indigent defendants as assigned

by the Public Defender. Work involves representation of the defendants through every stage of

proceedings following arrest through and including any appeals. In addition to actual

representation, employees in this class assist the Public Defender in the investigation,

preparation, conduct and appeal in various court and legal proceedings involving indigent

defendants. Work is performed in accordance with guidelines provided in law.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Represents and counsels’ defendants at every stage of proceedings following arrest; initiates such

proceedings as are necessary to protect the rights of the accused; assists the public defender in

the preparation of various court proceedings; confers with defendants, law enforcement officers,

judges and district attorneys concerning individual cases; investigates defendant's financial

status; prepares pleadings, appeals, and correspondence related to court cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Admission to practice law in the State of New York.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an

appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the

Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a

search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before 2/6/2027.

Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

OR

Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street,

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

An EEO/AA Employer

Posted: 2/3/2026