Assistant Public Defender

State of North Carolina•Cleveland, NC

7d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Public Defender, 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. Applicant must have superior court trial experience. This position will be located in Cleveland County.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law in North Carolina
Superior court trial experience
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
Knowledge of legal research methods
Extremely organized and detailed with documentation of case files
Able to multi-task
Strong communication skills
Strong writing skills
Strong interviewing skills
Strong organizational skills
Self-motivated
Competent and effective advocacy skills
Able to analyze facts, law, and related written documents and apply applicable law appropriately
Able to conduct legal research
Able to plan, develop, and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results
Able to prepare, organize, and conduct witness direct and cross examinations
Able to deliver opening statements
Able to deliver closing arguments
Able to make appropriate evidentiary objections
Able to express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner