Experience Level:

Max 3 yrs required

Status Qualifiers:

Full-time

Remote Job:

No

Job Description :

Experience: Significant legal experience in criminal law and trial practice is preferred.

Organization is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified attorney to join a professional staff dedicated to providing excellent legal representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters.

Assistant Public Defender:

Overview:

Organization is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified attorney to join a professional staff dedicated to providing excellent legal representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters.

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:

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; drafting motions and pleadings.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be a member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for bar licensure in Missouri. Significant legal experience in criminal law and trial practice is preferred.

Organization is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified attorney to join a professional staff dedicated to providing excellent legal representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters.

Applicants must possess a strong commitment to quality legal representation and be able to work independently. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the organization. Please include “Assistant Public Defender” in the subject line of the email.

Additional info:

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

Industry:

Legal