Assistant Public Defender - Ross County

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Any Location, OH
Category Legal
Job Description
The Assistant Public Defender (APD) will serve in the courts of Jackson County or Ross County as a trial-level attorney providing criminal defense representation to clients who cannot afford an attorney. The position requires preparing cases for trial, trying cases as lead counsel or co-counsel, and representing clients in community control violations. The successful candidate will thrive in a close-knit team environment and be interested in trial-level work and providing client service in a fast-paced work environment.

Requirements

  • Admission to Ohio bar pursuant to section 4705.01
  • Prior to representing a client in federal court or U.S. Supreme court, attorney shall obtain admission to practice law in that court; prior to appointment as appellate counsel for an indigent defendant in a capital case pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 5.02 & 5.03, an attorney shall obtain certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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