Assistant Public Defender

Max 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Experience: Prefer one to two years of experience as an attorney in criminal law or equivalent experience in criminal law, preferably with public defender offices.

Organization is now accepting applications for an Assistant Public Defender. This position is responsible for providing representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters.

The successful candidate must be a member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for bar licensure in Missouri. Preference will be given to applicants with one to two years of experience as an attorney in criminal law or equivalent experience in criminal law, preferably with public defender offices.

Salary 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)

The Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for the following duties:

• 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

Organization is looking for an experienced Assistant Public Defender to join their team. The successful candidate must possess the skills and qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the role. The successful candidate must have a valid Missouri Bar or eligibility for bar licensure in Missouri. Preference will be given to applicants with one to two years of experience as an attorney in criminal law or equivalent experience in criminal law, preferably with public defender offices.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Starting salary for APD I is $5,000/month. Eligible for consideration after one year of successful performance is APD II with a salary of $5,417/month. After three years of successful performance, APD III is eligible for consideration with a salary of $6,036/month. Senior Public Defender I-II is eligible for consideration after continued highly successful performance with a salary range of $6,834- $7,283/month.

Organization is now accepting applications for an Assistant Public Defender until the position is filled. If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply today.

Summary

Organization is now accepting applications for an Assistant Public Defender. The successful candidate must possess the skills and qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the role. They must have a valid Missouri Bar or eligibility for bar licensure in Missouri and preference will be given to applicants with one to two years of experience as an attorney in criminal law or equivalent experience in criminal law, preferably with public defender offices.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Starting salary for APD I is $5,000/month. Eligible for consideration after one year of successful performance is APD II with a salary of $5,417/month. After three years of successful performance, APD III is eligible for consideration with a salary of $6,036/month. Senior Public Defender I-II is eligible for consideration after continued highly successful performance with a salary range of $6,834- $7,283/month.

The Assistant Public Defender will be 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, appearing at regularly scheduled court dockets and all appearances concerning assigned caseload, and drafting motions and pleadings.

Organization is now accepting applications for an Assistant Public Defender until the position is filled. If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply today.

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; and retirement benefits.

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