Top 13 Public defender Jobs in Nc

Assistant Public Defender
State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch —Cleveland County, NC
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
Public Defender Legal Assistant
State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch —Durham County, NC
- $38,574 - $63,372 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Paralegal (Trial Unit)
North Carolina Western Federal Public Defender —Charlotte, NC
- $76,343 - $167,160 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Life insurance
Public Defender Legal Assistant / Bilingual Receptionist
State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch —Mecklenburg County, NC
- $38,574 - $63,372 a year
- Online Application
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Assistant Attorney General
State of North Carolina - Justice —Wake County, NC
The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request.
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Criminal Defense Attorney
Jetton & Meredith, PLLC —Charlotte, NC
Active license and good standing with the state bar. Represent clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal matters pending in state courts.
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Supervising Assistant Public Defender - Ross County
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Chillicothe, OH
The Office of the Ohio Public Defender complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with…
$40.40 - $55.09 an hour
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Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
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Assistant Public Defender

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch -
Cleveland County, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $75,000 a year

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Statutory legal research
Court record maintenance
Legal presentation of evidence
Interviewing clients
Writing skills
Criminal defense law
Filing
Client file management
Doctor of Law (JD)
Legal argument analysis
Court case file organization
Legal evidence
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Full Job Description

Agency

Indigent Defense Services

Division

PUBLIC DEFENDER 39 DISTRICT

Job Classification Title

Assistant Public Defender (NS)

Position Number

65034776-2

Grade

30013288

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

SALARY RANGE: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Under the supervision of the Public Defender, the Assistant Public Defender job responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: represent clients in criminal district and superior court; meet with and interview clients in preparation for court appearance; prepare and file appropriate motions; submit necessary investigation requests to appropriate investigator; research and utilize all applicable law; visit incarcerated clients regularly. Applicant must have superior court trial experience. This position will be located in Cleveland County.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge: Candidate must have knowledge of Federal and State, constitutional, N.C. General Statutes, and common law necessary to defend criminal cases, knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures, knowledge of the rules of evidence, and legal research methods.

Skills: Candidate must be extremely organized and detailed with documentation of case files and able to multi- task. Candidate must have strong communication, writing, interviewing and organizational skills. Candidate must be self-motivated and demonstrate competent and effective advocacy skills.

Ability: Candidate must be able to analyze facts, law, and related written documents and apply applicable law appropriately; conduct legal research; plan, develop, and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results; prepare, organize, and conduct witness direct and cross examinations; deliver opening statements; closing arguments, make appropriate evidentiary objections and express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Attach cover letter and resume.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Charmaine James Leeks

Email:

[email protected]

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