Assistant Public Defender

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Hancock County Public Defender Office is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender. We are an office of 5 attorneys and 6 support staff. We handle every aspect of indigent criminal defense from juvenile delinquency to murder. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated dedication to indigent defense, strong and zealous litigation skills, the ability to work independently managing an active caseload while simultaneously working with a team of dedicated Public Defenders focused on client-centered representation. Our office is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse working environment. We firmly believe that continuing to build a diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our indigent clientele who come to us with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities will yield better results for our clients and our office.

The Office is seeking a self-motivated individual to perform legal defense work in adult criminal court and miscellaneous coverage. The Hancock County Public Defender Office provides quality legal services for indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses. The Hancock County Public Defender Office is located at 100 E. Main Cross, Ste. 200 in Findlay, Ohio. This is a full-time position, work hours are 8:30 – 4:30, Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required when needed.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Duties include but are not limited to the following: perform legal research, interview clients and witnesses, view crime scenes and perform any other necessary tasks in preparation for trial, gather evidence for cases to formulate defenses and mitigation, subpoena witnesses, represent clients in court, interpret laws, rulings and regulations, confer with colleagues to establish and verify the basis of legal proceedings and help other Assistant Public Defenders by participating in training sessions, offering advice, co-counseling cases and covering cases.

Candidate should be in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio and maintain ongoing compliance with CLE requirements as defined and determined by the Ohio Supreme Court, the ability to perform the essential duties listed above. Additional qualifications include experience using Microsoft Office products and Internet research tools and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. An ideal candidate will exercise sound judgment and decision-making and have the ability to handle sensitive information and inquiries from contacts with officials and the general public. A successful candidate is subject to a drug screen and fingerprint based criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location