Assistant Public Defender

Judicial Branch; Memphis (MO); In loco; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The North Carolina Office of the Public Defender, District 21, Scotland County, seeks an Assistant Public Defender (NS) to represent clients across superior and district courts, child support, juvenile, and parental representation matters.

The role demands strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to develop litigation strategies and deliver opening statements and closing arguments.

Competenze

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and constitutional law applicable to criminal defense.
• Ability to analyze facts and apply legal standards to cases.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Mansioni

• Represent clients in superior court, district court, child support, juvenile, and parental representation.
• Deliver opening statements, cross-examinations, and evidentiary objections; manage witness examinations.
• Develop litigation strategy and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Written communication

Interviewing

Organization

Formazione

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details

Agency Indigent Defense Services Division Indigent Defense Services Job Classification Title Assistant Public Defender (NS) Position Number 60008249 Grade 30013288

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Description of Work

The Office of the Public Defender, District 21, Scotland County, is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender.

The selected candidates will be required to represent clients in superior court, district court, child support, juvenile, and parental representation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies: Knowledge of: Federal, State, common and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; case, statutory, regulatory and common law; NC General Statutes to defend criminal cases; judicial and quasi-judicial procedures; and legal research methods.

Skills in: strong communication, writing, interviewing, and organization.

Ability to: analyze facts, laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, and related written documents and apply applicable law to those facts; conduct legal research; plan, develop and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results; prepare, organize and conduct witness examinations; deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections; and express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner.

Salary

SALARY RANGE: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Experience in A/N/D (parental representation) is helpful but not required.

Attach cover letter and resume.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.