ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Illinois AND must be in good standing with the IL state bar.
• Experience: Some experience in the practice of criminal law is preferred, but not required.
• Residency: Madison County, IL residency requirements must be met within 6 month of hire.

• Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness—Federal Student Loans
• Complete health insurance benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage
• Paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick leave
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (“IMRF”) pension

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Zealously and efficiently represent clients charged with a variety of criminal offenses:
• Negotiate cases with prosecutors;
• Counsel and advise each client as to plea offers;
• Prepare and try cases as lead counsel or co-counsel;
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above;

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: Until Filled

If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to:
Mary Copeland at mncopeland@madisoncountyil.gov or by mail to Mary Copeland, 157 N Main St. Ste. 397, Edwardsville IL, 62025

Visit http://www.madisoncountyil.gov/jobs for paper application and full posting.