Assistant Public Defender

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an attorney in criminal law preferred.

Organization is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender in Springfield. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters.

Job Responsibilities

- 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

Qualifications

- Must be a member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for bar licensure in Missouri
- Two (2) years of experience as an attorney in criminal law preferred

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)

Organization is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender in Springfield, Missouri. This position is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to gain experience in criminal law while providing representation to indigent clients.

Job Title: Assistant Public Defender

Salary:

Assistant Public Defender 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

Organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Public Defender in Springfield, Missouri. The Assistant Public Defender is responsible for providing representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters. Duties 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, and drafting motions and pleadings.

Qualifications

- Must be a member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for bar licensure in Missouri
- Two (2) years of experience as an attorney in criminal law preferred

Organization is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender in Springfield, Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to gain experience in criminal law while providing representation to indigent clients.

Job Title: Assistant Public Defender

Salary:

Assistant Public Defender 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

Organization is looking for a highly qualified and experienced Assistant Public Defender in Springfield, Missouri. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters. The Assistant Public Defender will be expected to perform 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.

Qualifications

- Must be a member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for bar licensure in Missouri
- Two (2) years of experience as an attorney in criminal law preferred

Organization is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender in Springfield, Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to gain experience in criminal law while providing representation to indigent clients.

Job Title: Assistant Public Defender

Salary:

Assistant Public Defender salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

- APD I: $5,000/month (starting salary)
- APD II: $

Trial Preparation, Litigation, Negotiation

Applications accepted until position is filled

Qualification and Experience Member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for bar licensure in Missouri

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