Assistant Public Defender

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

# Assistant Public Defender

Organization is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Public Defender (APD) in Carthage (Joplin), Missouri. The APD is responsible for providing representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters.

## Qualifications

To be eligible for the position, applicants must be a member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for bar licensure in Missouri.

## Salary

Salary for the position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

- APD I: $5,000/month (starting salary)
- APD II: $5,417/month (eligible for consideration after 1 year of successful performance)
- APD III: $6,036/month (eligible for consideration after 3 years of successful performance)
- Senior Public Defender I-II: $6,834- $7,283/month (eligible for consideration after continued highly successful performance)

## Job Description

The APD is responsible for pre-trial and trial preparation; litigating all aspects of the case through disposition at the trial court level; promoting and protecting the best interest of the client at all times; maintaining client contact by telephone, appointments, or institutional visits; keeping client apprised of investigations, negotiations, and court rulings; and appearing at regularly scheduled court dockets and all appearances concerning assigned caseload. They may also be responsible for drafting motions and pleadings.

## Application

Applications for the position will be accepted until the position is filled. Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in applying for the position of Assistant Public Defender in Carthage (Joplin), Missouri, please submit your application and supporting documentation to the address listed below.

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duties to include pre-trial and trial preparation; litigating all aspects of the case through disposition at the trial court level; promoting and protecting the best interest of the client at all times; maintaining client contact by telephone, appointments, or institutional visits; keeping client apprised of investigations, negotiations, and court rulings; appearing at regularly scheduled court dockets and all appearances concerning assigned caseload; drafting motions and pleadings

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