Assistant Public Defender

State of North Carolina • Public Defender's Office Gaston, NC

9d • $54,369 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender, District 38, Gaston County, seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender. This is a District Court position. The selected candidate will represent indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in District Court.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina
• Knowledge of Federal, State, common and constitutional law
• Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence
• Knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory and common law
• Knowledge of NC General Statutes to defend criminal cases
• Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures
• Knowledge of legal research methods
• Strong communication skills
• Strong writing skills
• Strong interviewing skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to analyze facts, laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, and related written documents and apply applicable law to those facts
• Ability to conduct legal research
• Ability to plan, develop and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results
• Ability to prepare, organize and conduct witness examinations
• Ability to deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections
• Ability to express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner

Nice To Haves

• Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in District Court.

Benefits

• variety of leave options
• professional development opportunities
• insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level