Deputy Public Defender

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

DEPARTMENT:                            Public Defender’s Office

HIRING RATE:                                Starting at $84,370/per year based on education and position related experience.

BENEFITS OFFERED:                 Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

POSITION TO BE FILLED:         ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK:     Minimum 40 hours/week - no private practice

LOCATION OF POSITION:         Elkhart

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:        Within County (please complete driving page on application)

JOB SUMMARY:

Required to provide legal services to all clients, to whom the Public Defender’s Office is appointed.  Attorney may also provide legal assistance in Child in Need of Services, Parental Termination matters and delinquencies as needed.  Conducts client interviews, both in and out of the correctional facilities, process trials, assist in locating witnesses, draft appropriate motions and general correspondence as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana
• Felony Caseload Position                             
• Criminal Law Experience preferred, but not mandatory                                               
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) abilities helpful
• Pre-employment background check
  
   

For additional information or to apply, visit www.elkhartcounty.com and click

“Employment Opportunities”

Contact Jeffrey Majerek @ 574-535-6734 for more detailed information

Elkhart County Human Resources

117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

  APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer