Assistant Public Defender

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Mon Defender Inc. – an innovative, progressive, holistic indigent defense office seeks a passionate criminal defense attorney to join our staff. We are a public defender non-profit that is radically transforming how low-income people in West Virginia are represented in the legal system, and, in doing so, is transforming the system itself. We seek thoughtful, creative, energetic individuals with a strong commitment to social justice to join our dynamic and diverse staff. QUALIFICATIONS Must be a licensed member of the West Virginia State Bar or eligible to be licensed. PREFERRED Preferred experience with: felony jury trials, pretrial motions, general criminal law, abuse and neglect and juvenile cases, appellate work, general computer knowledge, including Office 365. HOURS Normal work hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; includes a one-hour unpaid lunch; minimum work of 37.50 hours per week. Occasional on-call hours for mental hygiene proceedings. Additional hours as needed to fulfill obligations to clients. BENEFITS Health insurance, PTO, including holidays, annual and sick leave, PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). PAY Starting salary $65,000 – Commensurate with experience RESPONSIBILITIES Representation of indigent persons in misdemeanor and felony cases, juvenile, abuse and neglect, mental hygiene, extraditions, habeas corpus, appeals, court hearings and general trial proceedings. Engage in intensive client interviewing, counseling, research, writing, oral advocacy and negotiations as part of legal representation Maintaining confidentiality in all office-related matters, consistent with the West Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, or other applicable PDC policies. Demonstration of good working knowledge of PDC policies and procedures. Attendance at, and participation in certain, PDC or other meetings, trainings, and conferences. Maintaining a cordial and professional attitude towards clients, families, employees and the community at large. Willingness to engage in the “holistic defense” model and assist clients in their needs inside and outside of the courtroom. SOCIAL JUSTICE Mon Defender Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The West Virginia State Bar