Assistant Public Defender

State of North Carolina

Columbus County, NC, United States
$54,369.00 - $101,200.00; bonus/equity: not specif...
Knowledge of federal and state law
Persuasive communication skills
Ability to conduct legal research
The Office of the Public Defender seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender

Job Summary

  • The Office of the Public Defender seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender.
  • The selected candidate will represent indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Court.
  • Join a workforce dedicated to ensuring justice is administered without favor, denial, or delay.

Matching Summary

The Office of the Public Defender seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender.

Salary

$54,369.00 - $101,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • knowledge of federal and state law
  • persuasive communication skills
  • ability to conduct legal research

Nice-to-have

  • organizational skills
  • effective litigation strategy
  • clear expression of legal concepts

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from ABA accredited law school
  • active license to practice law in North Carolina

Work Rights

Not specified

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