Assistant Public Defender

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**Assistant Public Defender**

Organization is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Public Defender to provide legal representation to indigent clients in all phases and types of criminal matters. This position is located in Rolla, Missouri and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

**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

**Compensation**

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Litigation, Pre-Trial and Trial Preparation, Negotiations

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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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