Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Chillicothe, OH

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Chillicothe, OH

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Chillicothe, OH

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- Job title: Assistant Public Defender - Ross County
- Salary: $71,011 - $101,005
- Experience: Must be admitted to the Ohio bar
- Location: Ross County, Ohio
- Department: Trial Services Division
- Organization: Public Defender Commission
- Full-time schedule
- Unclassified position
- Exempt from union
- Primary job skill: Attorney/Legal
- Technical skills: Attorney/Legal, Client Advocacy
- Professional skills: Analyzation, Building Trust, Consultation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Introduction:
- Overview of the Public Defender Commission and its mission, vision, and values
- Emphasis on creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced
- Links to the agency's social media and website

Job Description:
- Description of the role of Assistant Public Defender and its headquarters in Ross County
- Responsibilities include providing criminal defense representation to indigent clients in misdemeanor and felony cases
- Emphasis on the importance of working in a close-knit team environment and providing high-quality representation
- Required documents for application: cover letter and writing sample
- Starting pay at Step 1, with potential for higher starting pay based on exceptional qualifications
- Steps for earnings growth and fiscal year Cost of Living Adjustments

Qualifications:
- Must be admitted to the Ohio bar
- Eligibility to practice in federal and . Supreme Court
- Eligibility for certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases
- Acceptance of eligibility to practice under a Certificate to Practice Law Pending Admission in Ohio or a Temporary Certification for Practice in Legal Services, Public Defender, and Law School Programs

Benefits:
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities
- Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation

Supplemental Information:
- Warning against intentional omission, falsification, or misrepresentation of information on the application
- Criminal background check and drug test required for final candidates
- Position serves at the discretion of the State Public Defender and has an unclassified status
- Commitment to providing access and inclusion for individuals with disabilities
- Drug-free workplace policy and restrictions on marijuana use

Conclusion:
- Emphasis on the importance of providing legal representation to those who cannot afford an attorney
- Encouragement to apply and become a part of the team at the **Members Only**
- Contact information for the agency's Human Capital Management Department for any necessary accommodations during the application process.