Top 6 Public defender Jobs in St. Louis Mo

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Madison County Government —Edwardsville, IL
- $50,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Legal Assistant - St. Louis Appellate/Post Conviction Relief
State of Missouri —St. Louis, MO
- $42,504 - $52,008 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
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Legal Assistant - Clayton
State of Missouri —St. Louis, MO
- $36,336 - $37,656 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
Staff Attorney
ALTO USA LLC —Saint Peters, MO
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Public Defender - Ross County
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Chillicothe, OH
Note: the position does not involve trial-level representation in federal court and does not involve post-trial representation on direct appeal, state post-…
$38.75 - $49.92 an hour
Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
The agency maintains a fleet of vehicles for staff to reserve; use of a fleet vehicle requires evidence of a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance…
$38.75 - $49.92 an hour

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ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

Madison County Government -
Edwardsville, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $85,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Doctor of Law (JD)
Bar

Full Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Illinois AND must be in good standing with the IL state bar.
Experience: Some experience in the practice of criminal law is preferred, but not required.
Residency: Madison County, IL residency requirements must be met within 6 month of hire.

BENEFITS:

Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness—Federal Student Loans
Complete health insurance benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA/FSA
Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage
Paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick leave
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (“IMRF”) pension

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Zealously and efficiently represent clients charged with a variety of criminal offenses:
Negotiate cases with prosecutors;
Counsel and advise each client as to plea offers;
Prepare and try cases as lead counsel or co-counsel;
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above;

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: Until Filled

If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to:
Mary Copeland at [email protected] or by mail to Mary Copeland, 157 N Main St. Ste. 397, Edwardsville IL, 62025

Visit http://www.madisoncountyil.gov/jobs for paper application and full posting.

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