Top 12 Public defender Jobs in Tennessee

Assistant Public Defender
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $92,311 - $129,615 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Children
- Paid holidays
Assistant Public Defender- Experienced
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
Appointed Professional Register (Public Defender)
Shelby County Government —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Tennessee Western Federal Public Defender —Jackson, TN
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the District Public Defender —Johnson City, TN
- $71,940 - $188,508 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Research and Writing Attorney
Tennessee Middle Federal Public Defender —Nashville, TN
- $89,508 - $187,399 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Public Defender Corps Fellow/Law Clerk Temp (Public Defender)
Shelby County Government —Memphis, TN
- Temporary
- Background check
- Entry level
Assistant Attorney General - Law Enforcement and Special Prosecutions Division
Attorney General's Office —Nashville, TN
- $100,000 - $170,000 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Assistant Federal Defender
Tennessee Eastern Federal Defender Services, Inc. —Greeneville, TN
- $76,748 - $180,078 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Attorney
Andrew C Beasley PLLC —Nashville, TN
- $95,000 - $115,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Negotiation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Legal Assistant
Tennessee Western Federal Public Defender —Memphis, TN
- $45,409 - $55,882 a year
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Life insurance
Associate Attorney
The Law Firm, PC. —Murfreesboro, TN
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Paid time off
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State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
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$38.75 - $49.92 an hour
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 - Death Penalty Department
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
Screens calls and visitors for department attorneys. Files legal documents electronically in federal and state courts. Attends department and agency meetings.
$24.54 - $27.56 an hour
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Assistant Public Defender

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$92,311 - $129,615 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays

Qualifications

Criminal defense law
Employee relationship building
Doctor of Law (JD)

Full Job Description

Position Description

This is a non-Civil Service announcement. The Office is seeking to hire attorney or graduating law school student interested in working for the Office. We also hire law school graduates seeking admission to the Tennessee bar and qualify for supervised practice certification under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 7. To fill the position of Assistant Public Defender candidates must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee or licensed to practice law in another state AND capable of becoming licensed in the State of Tennessee within six months. Typical responsibilities include representing clients in General Sessions Court, Criminal Court, and Juvenile Court, and working collaboratively with other defense team members, including investigators, social workers, and legal assistants.

The Metropolitan Public Defender’s Office represents adults accused of crimes in Davidson County who cannot afford to hire a lawyer, and children in Davidson County charged with being delinquent and unable to hire a lawyer. Cases range from the simplest misdemeanor to complex capital murder cases. Our mission is to defend the liberty, honor and constitutional rights of the individuals, of all ages, whose cases have been entrusted to us. Through zealous advocacy, we strive not only to deliver excellence in our representation of each and every client, but also to stand with our clients and the community in working to create a more just, fair and compassionate legal system. The guiding principle of the Office is that each client is entitled to quality representation that recognizes the client's dignity and achieves the best possible outcome for the case. Our attorneys, investigators, social workers and support staff take great pride in providing a high level of service.

Typical Duties

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Represents, as counsel, indigent defendants charged with felonies and/or misdemeanors.

Consults with District Attorney.

Consults with and advises other attorneys in the office on cases.

Analyzes legal and/or factual aspects of clients' cases.

Refers clients for proper medical and psychiatric assistance.

Refers clients to other resources or agencies for assistance.

Performs necessary investigations, including interviewing clients, gathering evidence, legal research, investigating locations critical to cases, and obtaining social, medical, criminal, psychiatric, and educational histories of clients.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED

May lead or supervise Criminal Investigators and a clerical support staff.

Receives general supervision and reports to Public Defender or designee, who is consulted on complex or unusual matters.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work involves moderate risks or discomforts associated with a courthouse or jail environment, which require special safety precautions, e.g., working in crowded conditions, and working around persons imprisoned for a wide variety of illegal acts. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear.

Requires substantial physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Doctor of Jurisprudence.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Knowledge of the principles of criminal law and proceedings, including docketing, bonding, and sheriff's procedures.
Knowledge of the administrative functioning of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of legal principles, including civil, constitutional, and administrative law.
Skill in courtroom practice.
Ability to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to specific problems.
Ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically.
Ability to analyze cases and make tactical decisions.
Ability to prepare briefs.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal courteously with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

LICENSES REQUIRED

Licensed to practice Law in the State of Tennessee, or application to practice law in the State of Tennessee pending.

Must submit Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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public defender jobs in tennessee

Assistant Public Defender

Assistant Public Defender- Experienced

Appointed Professional Register (Public Defender)

Assistant Federal Public Defender

Assistant Public Defender

Research and Writing Attorney

Public Defender Corps Fellow/Law Clerk Temp (Public Defender)

Assistant Attorney General - Law Enforcement and Special Prosecutions Division

Assistant Federal Defender

Attorney

Legal Assistant

Associate Attorney

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