Assistant Public Defender
Assistant Public Defender
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$ 50000 - 85000
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Illinois AND must be in good standing with the IL state bar.
- Experience: Some experience in the practice of criminal law is preferred but not required.
- Residency: Madison County IL residency requirements must be met within 6 month of hire.
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan ForgivenessFederal Student Loans
- Complete health insurance benefits package including Medical Dental Vision and HSA/FSA
- Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage
- Paid time off for holidays vacations and sick leave
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Zealously and efficiently represent clients charged with a variety of criminal offenses:
- Negotiate cases with prosecutors;
- Counsel and advise each client as to plea offers;
- Prepare and try cases as lead counsel or cocounsel;
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above;
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Closing Date: Until Filled
If you prefer to submit a paper application please submit to:
Mary Copeland at or by mail to Mary Copeland 157 N Main St. Ste. 397 Edwardsville IL 62025
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Employment Type
Full-Time
