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Ashtabula County Public Defender's Office

ASHTABULA COUNTYNOTICE OF VACANCYDEPARTMENT: Ashtabula County Public DefenderPOSITION TITLE: Assistant Public DefenderHOURS: 8:00 a.m. &ndash; 4:30 p.m.ANNUAL SALARY: Starting salary commensurate with experience, PERS, Full Benefit PackageThe Ashtabula County Public Defender&rsquo;s Office is now accepting applications for the position of full-time Assistant Public Defender. The office consists of nine (9) individuals, including attorneys and support staff. We manage all aspects of indigent criminal defense- from juvenile delinquency to murder. Our office is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our indigent clientele who come to us with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.Seeking an experienced individual to represent indigent clients in legal proceedings. An ideal candidate should be dedicated to indigent defense, have exemplary organizational skills, and can work independently.QUALIFICATIONS:Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Ongoing compliance with CLE requirements. Candidate must be admitted, and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio.GENERAL DUTIES:- Meet with clients to gather evidence and prepare for trial- Research, prepare and file pre-trial motions and/or all other necessary pleadings- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including, but not limited to criminal law- Ability to adapt to a variety of social circumstances, speak and write effectively- Ability to interact and effectively communicate with office personnel, court personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement, probation officers and the public- Participate in training, offer advice, co-counsel cases and cover cases when needed- Perform all other duties as assigned by the public defender including beyond normal work hours- Travel requiredSEND RESUMES TO:Ashtabula County Public Defender&rsquo;s OfficeMargaret Brunarski, Public Defender22 East Jefferson StreetJefferson, Ohio 44047mbrunarski@ashtabulacountypd.comOpen until Filled*********************************************************************************NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE &#9679; EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER &#9679;NON-DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE HANDICAPPED &#9679; DRUG FREE WORKPLACBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Assistant Public Defender

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Assistant Public Defender