Assistant Public Defender

Assistant Public Defender (NS)

SALARY RANGE: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge: 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.

Skills: 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.

Ability: 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina. Attach cover letter and resume.