Assistant Public Defender – Justice & Case Impact

Madison County Government; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA/FSA

Life Insurance & Supplemental Accident

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

IMRF pension

Job summary

Madison County Government in Edwardsville, IL seeks a licensed attorney to represent clients in criminal cases in a full-time role at the Madison County Administration Building.

You will negotiate with prosecutors, advise clients on plea offers, and prepare and try cases as lead or co-counsel. A JD from an ABA-accredited school and Illinois bar admission are required, with residency within six months.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Some experience in criminal law preferred but not required.
• Residency: Madison County, IL residency requirements must be met within 6 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Zealously and efficiently represent clients charged with criminal offenses.
• Negotiate cases with prosecutors; counsel and advise each client as to plea offers.
• Prepare and try cases as lead counsel or co-counsel; perform other duties within scope.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Illinois

Job description

Madison County Government in Edwardsville, IL seeks a licensed attorney to represent clients in criminal cases in a full-time role at the Madison County Administration Building.

You will negotiate with prosecutors, advise clients on plea offers, and prepare and try cases as lead or co-counsel. A JD from an ABA-accredited school and Illinois bar admission are required, with residency within six months.