Assistant Public Defender

The West Virginia State Bar; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Holidays

Life insurance

Health insurance

Public Employee Retirement System

Job summary

The Raleigh County Public Defender Office is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of assistant public defender. Experience is preferred but not required; applicants must be licensed to practice in West Virginia and in good standing with the State Bar or eligible to practice under Rule 9 if licensed in another jurisdiction.

Benefits include paid leave and holidays, life and health insurance, and participation in the WV Public Employee Retirement System.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in West Virginia and in good standing with the State Bar.
• Eligible to practice under Rule 9 if licensed in another jurisdiction.
• Experience is preferred but not required.

Education

Bar admission in West Virginia

Job description

The Raleigh County Public Defender Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time assistant public defender. Experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must be licensed to practice in West Virginia and be in good standing with the State Bar or, if licensed in another jurisdiction, eligible to practice under Rule 9 of the West Virginia Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law. Benefits include paid leave and holidays, life and health insurance, and participation in the WV Public Employee Retirement System.

• Salary: Salary will be between $75,000 and $95,000 depending on experience.