Assistant Public Defender
About The Position
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's 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 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
- Attach cover letter and resume.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
