Top 12 Public defender Jobs in Ohio

Assistant Public Defender - Lima, OH
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Lima, OH
- $38.75 - $49.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Criminal background check
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Public Defender - Ross County
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Chillicothe, OH
- $38.75 - $49.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
- $38.75 - $49.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Public Defender
The Law Office of the Public Defender of Montgomery County —Dayton, OH
- From $79,019.20 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Administrative Assistant
The Law Office of the Public Defender of Montgomery County —Dayton, OH
- From $47,840 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Data entry
- Typing
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Assistant Public Defender
Erie County Public Defender —Sandusky, OH
- From $36.32 an hour
- Online Application
- In person
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Law Clerk - Lima, OH
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Lima, OH
- $26.54 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
5d
Municipal Trial Counsel -- Attorney 1 (4777-47)
Hamilton County, Ohio —Cincinnati, OH
- $82,658 - $112,424 a year
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - CFS
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office —Cleveland, OH
- $89,400 - $91,188 a year
- Online Application
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
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Legal Asst./Secretary
County of Portage —Ravenna, OH
- From $43,814.37 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
13d
Client Engagement Specialist
The Law Office of the Public Defender of Montgomery County —Dayton, OH
- From $45,760 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Municipal Attorney
Public Defender Office —Columbus, OH
- From $74,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Assistant Public Defender - Ross County
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Chillicothe, OH
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Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
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Assistant Public Defender - Ross County
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Chillicothe, OH
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Assistant Public Defender - Lima, OH

State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission -
Lima, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$38.75 - $49.92 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Legal presentation of evidence
Law
Writing skills
Criminal defense law
Direct client contact
Legal argument analysis
Legal evidence
Bar
Communication skills
Negotiation
Entry level
Courtroom preparation

Full Job Description

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as an Assistant Public Defender (APD) in the Northwest Regional Hub (NWRH) of our Trial Services Division. The NWRH is located in Lima, OH and serves individuals in Allen County, Hardin County, and Putnam County. The APD position will represent indigent trial-level clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges in Common Pleas, Municipal, and Juvenile courts within those counties. While, generally, all APDs in our office may represent individuals in all listed courts and jurisdictions, this position will primarily serve in the Allen County Municipal Court. Note: the position does not involve trial-level representation in federal court and does not involve post-trial representation on direct appeal, state post-conviction, or federal habeas litigation.

The successful APD 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. A successful candidate will also be eager to work with a supervisor to learn the intricacies of the position and provide high-quality representation.

Essential duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Prepare cases for trial
Try cases as lead counsel or as co-counsel
Represent clients in community control violations
Conduct pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations
Examine witnesses
Present legal arguments and evidence

*Please submit a writing sample and cover letter with your application. Recent law school graduates awaiting bar results are encouraged to apply. Applications without these attachments will not be reviewed. *

The Assistant Public Defender position is assigned to the State of Ohio’s E-1 Pay Range 13, presented below in table format. Starting pay will be at Step 1 unless required by contract/legislation; candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for higher starting pay. Our steps give a standard path for earnings growth: you move to the next step after 6 months and annually thereafter. We typically have fiscal year Cost of Living Adjustments as well.

FY27 Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$36.75

$38.75

$40.87

$43.07

$45.50

$47.95

$49.92

$52.27

Annual

$76,440

$80,600

$85,010

$89,586

$94,640

$99,736

$103,834

$108,722

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at 614-466-5394 or [email protected].

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

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)

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio bar pursuant to section 4705.01. Note: 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. Note: Eligibility to practice under a Certificate to Practice Law Pending Admission in Ohio, under Rule I, Section 19 of the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio, or eligibility to practice under a Temporary Certification for Practice in Legal services, Public Defender, and Law School Programs under Rule IX of the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio, may be accepted in lieu of admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to R.C. Section 4705.02.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal; Client Advocacy; Analyzation; Attention to Detail; Reasoning; Verbal Communication; Written Communication

Supplemental Information

Intentional omission of relevant information, falsification, or misrepresentation of information on the application will disqualify the applicant. In addition, such intentional acts are grounds for immediate termination of an employee.

Final candidates selected for this position will be required to undergo a drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. Final candidates selected for this position will also be required to undergo a criminal background check and state income tax check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

This position serves at the pleasure and discretion of the State Public Defender. This position serves in a fiduciary relationship to the State Public Defender and will have an unclassified status per Ohio Revised Code 124.11 (A) (9).

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction

Assistant Public Defender

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