Indigent Defense Trial Attorney

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 76,440 - 108,722; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender in Ross County seeks an Assistant Public Defender to provide criminal defense representation to indigent clients in Jackson or Ross County courts. The APD handles misdemeanor and felony cases, with opportunities to lead or co-counsel, and to engage in pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations.

Recent graduates awaiting bar results are encouraged to apply. Starting pay is stepped, with upward mobility, and the organization emphasizes

Qualifications

• Preparing cases for trial
• Ability to try cases as lead or co-counsel
• Represent indigent clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges
• Recent graduates awaiting bar results encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for trial and try cases as lead counsel or co-counsel
• Represent clients in community control violations
• Conduct pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations
• Examine witnesses and present legal arguments and evidence
• Upload cover letter and writing sample with application

Job description

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender in Ross County seeks an Assistant Public Defender to provide criminal defense representation to indigent clients in Jackson or Ross County courts. The APD handles misdemeanor and felony cases, with opportunities to lead or co-counsel, and to engage in pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations.

Recent graduates awaiting bar results are encouraged to apply. Starting pay is stepped, with upward mobility, and the organization emphasizes