Assigned Counsel Program Administrator-Indigent Legal Services

Assigned Counsel Program Administrator

Appointed Exempt Position — Non-Competitive

Columbia County is seeking a candidate to fill a part-time Program Administrator responsible for the coordination of Indigent Legal Services.

The position will oversee management and operations of the Office of Assigned Counsel and is responsible for the assignment of cases to attorneys and maintaining required legal and administrative records. The work is performed in accordance with guidelines provided by Article 18B of the County Law and performs related work as required. Applicants must be members in good standing of the New York Bar and must reside in or be willing to relocate to Columbia County, New York. Work location is in-person in Hudson, New York. Minimum qualifications include a NYS law degree, 10 years experience in criminal or family law matters, three (3) of which must include administrative experience.

Appointed Exempt Position — Non-Competitive Posting Date: August 28, 2025

Columbia County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

2025 Salary $86,568

Generous benefits package including:

• New York State Retirement Fund
•  Capital District Physician’s Health
  Plan (CDPHP) EPO
• No deductible and no referral Plan
• Low-cost Mail Order Prescriptions
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, Compensatory and Holiday time off
• NYS Deferred Compensation 457B Plan
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and More!

TO APPLY
Please email cover letter and resume by September 18, 2025 to:

Michaele Williams-Riordon
Human Resources Manager
401 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534

Email: mwr@columbiacountyny.com

Phone: 518-828-4086