Assistant Public Defender

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender, District 17 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

• Knowledge of: Federal, State, common and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; case, statutory, regulatory, and common law; NC General Statutes to defend criminal cases, juvenile cases, and legal research methods.
• Skills: Applicant must have persuasive communication, writing, interviewing, and organizational skills.
• Ability: Applicant must be able to 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; and express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner; and maintain a high volume caseload in a professional and efficient manner.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Applicants must have experience in criminal defense work or prosecution in all levels of felony criminal cases.
• Applicants must have legal research skills.
• Please attach a resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree