Assistant Public Defender

Full-time

No

MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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Organization Seeks Experienced Assistant Public Defender

Organization is now accepting applications for the position of full-time Assistant Public Defender. The office consists of seven (7) individuals, including attorneys and secretaries. We manage all aspects of indigent criminal defense- from juvenile delinquency to murder. Our office is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our indigent clientele who come to us with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.

The Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for representing indigent clients in legal proceedings in felony courts. The ideal candidate should be dedicated to indigent defense, have exemplary organization skills, and can work independently.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Ongoing compliance with CLE requirements.
• Candidate must be admitted, and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Prior trial experience preferred, but not required.

Job Duties

• Meet with clients to gather evidence and prepare for trial
• Research, prepare and file pre-trial motions and/or all other necessary pleadings
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including, but not limited to criminal law
• Ability to adapt to a variety of social circumstances, speak and write effectively
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with office personnel, court personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement, probation officers and the public
• Confer with colleagues to establish/verify basis for legal proceedings
• Participate in trainings, offer advice, co-counsel cases and cover cases when needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the public defender including beyond normal work hours
• Travel required to the various misdemeanor courts in Ashtabula County

Salary and Hours

• 8:00 . – 4:30 .
• Starting salary 70, subject to experience, PERS, Full Benefit Package

Organization is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Organization is now accepting applications for the position of full-time Assistant Public Defender. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our indigent clientele.

The Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for representing indigent clients in legal proceedings in felony courts. The ideal candidate should be dedicated to indigent defense, have exemplary organization skills, and can work independently.

Qualifications for Assistant Public Defender

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Ongoing compliance with CLE requirements.
• Candidate must be admitted, and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Prior trial experience preferred, but not required.

Job Duties of Assistant Public Defender

• Meet with clients to gather evidence and prepare for trial
• Research, prepare and file pre-trial motions and/or all other necessary pleadings
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including, but not limited to criminal law
• Ability to adapt to a variety of social circumstances, speak and write effectively
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with office personnel, court personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement, probation officers and the public
• Confer with colleagues to establish/verify basis for legal proceedings
• Participate in trainings, offer advice, co-counsel cases and cover cases when needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the public defender including beyond normal work hours
• Travel required to the various misdemeanor courts in Ashtabula County

Salary and Hours

• 8:00 . – 4:30 .
• Starting salary 70, subject to experience, PERS, Full Benefit Package

Organization is now accepting applications for the position of full-time Assistant Public Defender. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our indigent clientele.

The Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for representing indigent clients in legal proceedings in felony courts. The ideal candidate should be dedicated to indigent defense, have exemplary organization skills, and can work independently.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Ongoing compliance with CLE requirements.
• Candidate must be admitted, and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Prior trial experience preferred, but not required.

Job Duties

• Meet with clients to gather evidence and prepare for trial
• Research, prepare and file pre-trial motions and/or all other necessary pleadings
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including, but not limited to criminal law
• Ability to adapt to a variety of social circumstances, speak and write effectively
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with office personnel, court personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement, probation officers and the public

Full Benefit Package

Research, Pre-trial motions, Pleadings, Federal, State, and Local Laws, Interaction and Communication, Trainings, Advice, Co-counsel Cases

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Submit Applications to Margaret Brunarski, Public Defender at

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, Admitted and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio

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