Assistant Public Defender

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

# Assistant Public Defender

Organization is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Assistant Public Defender in Harrisonville. This is a great opportunity for an attorney to assist indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters.

## Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be a member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for bar licensure in Missouri.

## Salary

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)

## Job Description

As an Assistant Public Defender, the attorney will be responsible for providing representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters. 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; and drafting motions and pleadings.

## Application

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

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!

Litigating, Pre-Trial Preparation, Drafting Motions and Pleadings

Applications accepted until position is filled.

Legal