Experienced Public Defender – Felony Division, District 7

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

State benefits package

Continuing legal education

Public Defender Conference access

Zusammenfassung

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch seeks an experienced Assistant Public Defender for District 7 in Bertie County. Represent indigent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors, handling cases from appointment through disposition in district and superior court.

The position offers state benefits, continuing legal education, and opportunities for meaningful courtroom experience within a collaborative, client-centered defense team.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active NC bar license.
• Experience handling felony and misdemeanor cases in district/superior court.
• Strong research, writing, and trial advocacy skills.

Aufgaben

• Advocate for client rights pre-trial, during court, and at disposition.
• Conduct legal research, prepare motions, and gather evidence.
• Negotiate resolutions and, when appropriate, try cases in court.
• Collaborate with investigators and support staff to represent indigent clients.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Oral arguments

Written briefs

Client communication

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor degree

Jobbeschreibung

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch seeks an experienced Assistant Public Defender for District 7 in Bertie County. Represent indigent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors, handling cases from appointment through disposition in district and superior court.

The position offers state benefits, continuing legal education, and opportunities for meaningful courtroom experience within a collaborative, client-centered defense team.