Assistant Public Defender

Ashtabula County Public Defender

DEPARTMENT: Ashtabula County Public Defender

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Public Defender

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ANNUAL SALARY: Commensurate with experience

The Ashtabula County Public Defender’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of full-time Assistant Public Defender. The office consists of seven (7) individuals, including attorneys and secretaries. We manage all aspects of indigent criminal defense- from juvenile delinquency to murder. Our office is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our indigent clientele who come to us with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.

Seeking an experienced individual to represent indigent clients in legal proceedings in felony courts at all stages of the proceedings. Ideal candidate should be dedicated to indigent defense, have exemplar organization skills, and can work independently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Ongoing compliance with CLE requirements. Candidate must be admitted, and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio. Jury trial experience strongly preferred, but not required.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Meet with clients to gather evidence and prepare for trial
Research, prepare and file pre-trial motions and/or all other necessary pleadings
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including, but not limited to criminal law
Ability to adapt to a variety of social circumstances, speak and write effectively
Prior jury trial experience is preferred, but not required
Ability to interact and effectively communicate with office personnel, court personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement, probation officers and the public
Confer with colleagues to establish/verify basis for legal proceedings
Participate in trainings, offer advice, co-counsel cases and cover cases when needed
Perform all other duties as assigned by the public defender including beyond normal work hours.

SEND RESUMES BY MARCH 1, 2022, TO:

Ashtabula County Public Defender’s Office

Margaret Brunarski, Public Defender

22 East Jefferson Street

Jefferson, Ohio 44047

mbrunarski@ashtabulacountypd.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ● EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ●

NON-DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE HANDICAPPED ● DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

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