Entry-Level Public Defender: Collaborative Defense Team
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
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Job summary
Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services in Olathe, Kansas, seeks an Assistant Public Defender (PD I) in the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender Office. The role is entry-level, with mentorship under senior attorneys and supervision by the Chief or Deputy Defender.
The office aims to rebuild a client-centered, collaborative public defense model. Qualifications include ABA-certified education, eligibility to take the Kansas bar in 2026, and active Kansas licensure.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate from an ABA accredited law school.
- Anticipate taking the bar exam in 2026.
- Licensure as an active attorney in good standing in Kansas.
Responsibilities
- Represent adults charged with criminal felonies in local district court.
- Develop fundamental trial skills and manage all aspects of caseload.
Education
Job description
Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services in Olathe, Kansas, seeks an Assistant Public Defender (PD I) in the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender Office. The role is entry-level, with mentorship under senior attorneys and supervision by the Chief or Deputy Defender.
The office aims to rebuild a client-centered, collaborative public defense model. Qualifications include ABA-certified education, eligibility to take the Kansas bar in 2026, and active Kansas licensure.
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