Assistant Public Defender

State of North Carolina; Scotland Neck (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender, District 21, Scotland County, seeks a qualified Assistant Public Defender to represent clients in superior court, district court, child support, juvenile, and parental representation. Must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active NC attorney.

Knowledge of federal, state, and constitutional law, strong writing and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, constitutional law; rules of evidence; statutes and case law; NC General Statutes governing criminal cases.
• Skills in clear written and oral communication, interviewing, and organization.
• Ability to analyze complex legal materials, conduct research, and develop litigation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in superior court, district court, child support, juvenile, and parental representation.
• Prepare and present opening statements, cross-examinations, and closing arguments; advance respect for due process and client rights.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Interviewing

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

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.

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.

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