Assistant Public Defender

Craven County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 72000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Indigent Defense Services

Division

PUBLIC DEFENDER 4 DISTRICT

Job Classification Title

Assistant Public Defender (NS)

Position Number

Grade

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the rights liberties and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor denial or delay.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

SALARY RANGE: $65000.00 - $72000.00

THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY.

Under the supervision of the Public Defender District 4 which consists of Carteret Craven and Pamlico counties the Assistant Public Defender job responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: represent clients in criminal district and superior court; meet with and interview clients in preparation for court appearance; prepare and file appropriate motions; submit necessary investigation requests to appropriate investigator; research and utilize all applicable law; visit incarcerated clients regularly. This position will be located in Craven County.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge: Candidate must have knowledge of Federal and State constitutional N.C. General Statutes and common law necessary to defend criminal cases knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures knowledge of the rules of evidence and legal research methods.

Skills:Candidate must be extremely organized and detailed with documentation of case files and able to multi- task. Candidate must have strong communication writing interviewing and organizational skills. Candidate must be self-motivated and demonstrate competent and effective advocacy skills.

Ability:Candidate must be able to analyze facts law and related written documents and apply applicable law appropriately; conduct legal research; plan develop and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results; prepare organize and conduct witness direct and cross examinations; deliver opening statements; closing arguments make appropriate evidentiary objections and express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications willnotbe accepted.

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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Attach cover letter and resume.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Charmaine James Leeks

Email:

Required Experience:

Junior IC

AgencyIndigent Defense ServicesDivisionPUBLIC DEFENDER 4 DISTRICTJob Classification TitleAssistant Public Defender (NS)Position NumberGradeAbout UsDO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for t...