Assistant Public Defender

Full-time

No

Preferred qualifications include:
Previous criminal law experience
demonstrated trial experience
excellent writing ability
excellent communication skills
strong work ethic
ability to work independently

Organization is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Public Defender to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing legal representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters.

This position is open until filled.

**Job Title: Assistant Public Defender**

**H1: Experienced Assistant Public Defender Wanted**

**H2: Job Description & Qualifications**

Organization is looking for an experienced Assistant Public Defender to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing legal representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters. The duties of this position 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

**H2: Salary & Qualifications**

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)

Qualifications for this position include:

- Must be a member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for bar licensure in Missouri
- Preferred qualifications include previous criminal law experience, demonstrated trial experience, excellent writing ability, excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently

Organization is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender until the position is filled.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to join our team and make a difference in our community. If you are qualified and interested in this position, please submit your application and resume today.

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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