Assistant Public Defender: Courtroom Trial Advocate

Judicial Branch; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency Indigent Defense Services Division in Durham County seeks an Assistant Public Defender (NS) to represent indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Court.

The position is time-limited and grant-funded, with a salary range of $56,000.00 to $104,338.00; employment ends June 30, 2027. Juris Doctor is required with an active NC license; Spanish language skills are a plus. Proficiency in modern case management and computer tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Experience in criminal district and/or superior court trials preferred.
• Spanish language fluency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Court.
• Prepare and present defenses, conduct investigations, and file appropriate motions.
• Maintain meticulous case files and adhere to procedures and deadlines.

Skills

Legal Research

Criminal Law

Court Procedures

Case Management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Agency Indigent Defense Services Division in Durham County seeks an Assistant Public Defender (NS) to represent indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Court.

The position is time-limited and grant-funded, with a salary range of $56,000.00 to $104,338.00; employment ends June 30, 2027. Juris Doctor is required with an active NC license; Spanish language skills are a plus. Proficiency in modern case management and computer tools is expected.