Deputy Public Defender - Misdemeanors Advocate

Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Public Defender – Misdemeanors in Fort Wayne, Indiana, operates under the Public Defender’s Office to provide indigent defense in Allen County courts. The role requires admission to the Indiana bar and ABA-accredited law school, with responsibilities spanning client contact, court appearances, appeals, and coordination with support staff.

Hours vary around 37.5 per week; the position is employee-at-will and offers opportunities to handle complex misdemeanor and felony cases, with

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law.
• Valid Indiana license to practice law.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and a large volume of work.

Responsibilities

• Represents defendants in court appearances and pretrial proceedings.
• Maintains contact with clients via correspondence, calls, and meetings.
• Works with staff to provide high-quality criminal defense.
• Attends post-trial sentencing when plea bargains or trials occur.
• Files appeals when trial errors occurred.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

ABA accredited law school

Job description

The Deputy Public Defender – Misdemeanors in Fort Wayne, Indiana, operates under the Public Defender’s Office to provide indigent defense in Allen County courts. The role requires admission to the Indiana bar and ABA-accredited law school, with responsibilities spanning client contact, court appearances, appeals, and coordination with support staff.

Hours vary around 37.5 per week; the position is employee-at-will and offers opportunities to handle complex misdemeanor and felony cases, with