DEPARTMENT: Ashtabula County Public Defender
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Public Defender (Felony Division)
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ANNUAL SALARY: Starting salary 70,000.00 subject to experience, PERS, Full Benefit Package
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. An ideal candidate should be dedicated to indigent defense, have exemplary 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. Prior trial experience preferred, but not required.
GENERAL DUTIES:
SEND RESUMES BY April 7, 2023 TO:
Ashtabula County Public Defender’s Office
Margaret Brunarski, Public Defender
22 East Jefferson Street
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
mbrunarski@ashtabulacountypd.com