Assistant Public Defender

State of North Carolina
Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender, District 26, seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender. The selected attorney will represent indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Court.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in North Carolina
  • Persuasive communication, writing, interviewing, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in criminal district and/or criminal superior court trials
  • Spanish language fluency

Responsibilities

  • Represent indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Court.
  • Analyze facts, laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, and related written documents and apply applicable law to those facts.
  • Conduct legal research.
  • Plan, develop and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results.
  • Prepare, organize and conduct witness examinations.
  • Deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections.
  • Express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner.
  • Maintain a high volume caseload in a professional and efficient manner.

Benefits

  • Variety of leave options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Insurance
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