Misdemeanor Public Defender Attorney — Make a Difference

Oacdl; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-Job Training and Mentoring

Public Employees Retirement System (OP

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Paid Time Off + Holidays + CE Credits

Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Lake County Public Defender’s Office in Painesville, Ohio, seeks a full-time attorney to represent indigent clients in its misdemeanor division. You will handle cases at all stages, conduct client interviews, and collaborate with investigators and support staff to protect clients’ rights and pursue zealous advocacy. Required are a J.D.

from an accredited law school and an active Ohio license. The role offers competitive pay starting at $80,000 with standard hours and potential overtime for

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Commitment to providing quality legal representation to underprivileged individuals.
• Knowledge of criminal law and procedures, evidence and ethics.
• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills for engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• representing indigent clients in misdemeanor criminal cases at all stages of the criminal process, including arraignments, discovery, motion hearings, pleas, trials, sentencings and post-sentencing hearings
• conducting client interviews and gather relevant information for case preparation
• reviewing discovery and conducting investigations in conjunction with staff investigator
• researching and analyzing legal issues related to assigned cases
• drafting legal documents for court filings
• negotiating plea agreements with prosecutors when appropriate
• advocating for clients' rights and best interests throughout the legal process
• and working collaboratively with other members of the defense team, including investigators, paralegals, social workers, law clerks and legal interns

Skills

Strong communication

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Indigent defense commitment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Licensed to practice law in Ohio

Job description

The Lake County Public Defender’s Office in Painesville, Ohio, seeks a full-time attorney to represent indigent clients in its misdemeanor division. You will handle cases at all stages, conduct client interviews, and collaborate with investigators and support staff to protect clients’ rights and pursue zealous advocacy. Required are a J.D.

from an accredited law school and an active Ohio license. The role offers competitive pay starting at $80,000 with standard hours and potential overtime for