Job Description
- Job title: Assistant Public Defender - Ross County - Salary: $71,011 - $101,005 - Experience: Must be admitted to the Ohio bar - Location: Ross County, Ohio - Department: Trial Services Division - Organization: Public Defender Commission - Full-time schedule - Unclassified position - Exempt from union - Primary job skill: Attorney/Legal - Technical skills: Attorney/Legal, Client Advocacy - Professional skills: Analyzation, Building Trust, Consultation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Introduction: - Overview of the Public Defender Commission and its mission, vision, and values - Emphasis on creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced - Links to the agency's social media and website
Job Description: - Description of the role of Assistant Public Defender and its headquarters in Ross County - Responsibilities include providing criminal defense representation to indigent clients in misdemeanor and felony cases - Emphasis on the importance of working in a close-knit team environment and providing high-quality representation - Required documents for application: cover letter and writing sample - Starting pay at Step 1, with potential for higher starting pay based on exceptional qualifications - Steps for earnings growth and fiscal year Cost of Living Adjustments
Qualifications: - Must be admitted to the Ohio bar - Eligibility to practice in federal and U.S. Supreme Court - Eligibility for certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases - Acceptance of eligibility to practice under a Certificate to Practice Law Pending Admission in Ohio or a Temporary Certification for Practice in Legal Services, Public Defender, and Law School Programs
Benefits: - Medical coverage - Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums - Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year - Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave - Education and development opportunities - Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation
Supplemental Information: - Warning against intentional omission, falsification, or misrepresentation of information on the application - Criminal background check and drug test required for final candidates - Position serves at the discretion of the State Public Defender and has an unclassified status - Commitment to providing access and inclusion for individuals with disabilities - Drug-free workplace policy and restrictions on marijuana use
Conclusion: - Emphasis on the importance of providing legal representation to those who cannot afford an attorney - Encouragement to apply and become a part of the team at the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Contact information for the agency's Human Capital Management Department for any necessary accommodations during the application process.
