Chief Public Defender & Office Leader

The West Virginia State Bar; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Public Employees Retirement System (PE

Job summary

Mon Defender Inc. seeks an experienced manager to oversee a multi-attorney Public Defender office, ensuring ethical and competent representation for all clients served. Responsibilities include day-to-day operations, staff supervision, ongoing CLE, and maintaining confidentiality in line with policies.

The role requires a licensed WV State Bar member with strong administrative and computer skills. Standard hours are Monday–Friday, with benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, PTO,

Qualifications

• Licensed member of the West Virginia State Bar.
• Experience in criminal law and supervisory roles preferred.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Public Defender office to ensure ethical representation.
• Supervise staff including Deputy Chief Public Defender and assistants.
• Maintain Continuing Legal Education records for Mon Defender.
• Represent indigent clients in various criminal and juvenile matters.
• Maintain confidentiality per applicable conduct rules and policies.
• Attend board meetings, trainings, and conferences as required.

Skills

Office administration

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Licensed WV State Bar

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Mon Defender Inc. seeks an experienced manager to oversee a multi-attorney Public Defender office, ensuring ethical and competent representation for all clients served. Responsibilities include day-to-day operations, staff supervision, ongoing CLE, and maintaining confidentiality in line with policies.

The role requires a licensed WV State Bar member with strong administrative and computer skills. Standard hours are Monday–Friday, with benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, PTO,