Assistant Public Defender

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108 Main Avenue
Warren, OH 44481
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Office of the Ohio Public Defender
Street address: 
108 Main Avenue
City: 
Warren
State: 
Ohio
ZIP: 
44481
Organization URL: 
https://opd.ohio.gov/home
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

You will serve in the courts of Trumbull County as a trial-level attorney that provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot otherwise afford an attorney. Essential duties include: Prepare cases for trial; Communicate with clients; Try cases as lead counsel or as co-counsel; Represent clients in community control violations; Conduct arraignments, pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations; Examine witnesses; Present legal arguments and evidence. To be successful in the position, you should thrive in a close-knit team environment and be interested in trial-level work and providing client service in a fast-paced work environment. You should also be eager to work with a supervisor to learn the intricacies of the position and succeed in providing high-quality representation.

Requirements: 

Admission to Ohio Bar. 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.

To apply: 

Applications are accepted at the careers.ohio.gov site, direct link here: https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400...

Notes: 
The Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Our Mission: Advocating. Fighting. Helping. Our Vision: A Fair Justice System. Our Values: Compassion. Dignity. Equity. Integrity. Service. Community. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Our commitment to inclusion is inseparable from our commitment to a fair justice system. We strive to ensure inclusive spaces and services for our staff, our clients, and Ohio’s diverse communities. We are committed to building a work environment where all our team members have a voice and can embrace our differences to innovate service to the public. We can best meet our public defense mission through a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace, where employees thrive, our mission is accomplished, and Ohioans are served. #TeamOPD is grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion as we work together to pursue fairness and justice for all people. Follow OPD on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Threads | Visit our Website
Salary range: 
$67,620 - $96,200 annually
Submission deadline: 
Sunday, June 16, 2024

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