Assistant Public Defender

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PERS

Job summary

The Tuscarawas County Public Defender's office is seeking a self-motivated individual for the position of Assistant Public Defender. This full-time role will represent indigent clients in juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony courts at all stages of court proceedings in Tuscarawas County.

The ideal candidate should be dedicated to indigent defense, highly organized, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, high-caseload environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated dedication to indigent defense.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-caseload environment.
• Capacity to relate to indigent clients with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony courts at all stages of proceedings.
• Regular client contact, conduct research, advocate, maintain records, and prepare briefs and motions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Caseload management

Client relations

Job description

The Tuscarawas County Public Defender's office is seeking a self-motivated individual for the position of Assistant Public Defender. This position will represent indigent clients in legal proceedings in juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony courts at all stages of court proceedings in the courts of Tuscarawas County.

The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated dedication to indigent defense, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. The candidate needs to have the ability to function in a fast-paced, high caseload environment. The ability to relate to indigent clients with special needs is essential.

Assistant Public Defenders maintain a full case load requiring legal representation for criminal offenses. These representations require regular client contact, research, advocacy and record keeping, as well as preparing legal briefs and motions. This is a full-time position therefore, the outside practice of law is not permitted.

Qualifications for the position include a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Ohio bar and in compliance with Ohio CLE requirements. A valid Ohio driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance is also required.

The starting salary is $70,000 subject to experience and county guidelines, plus the full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance and PERS.