National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago
Assistant Public Defender - Lima, OH
Lima, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking qualified attorneys to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in Lima, OH. The role involves representing indigent clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in various courts, requiring a commitment to high-quality client service and trial-level work.
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Responsibilities
Prepare cases for trial
Try cases as lead counsel or as co-counsel
Represent clients in community control violations
Conduct pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations
Examine witnesses
Present legal arguments and evidence
Qualification
Required
Qualified attorney
Interest in trial-level work
Ability to provide client service in a fast-paced work environment
Eagerness to work with a supervisor to learn the intricacies of the position
Ability to provide high-quality representation
Experience in preparing cases for trial
Experience in trying cases as lead counsel or as co-counsel
Experience in representing clients in community control violations
Experience in conducting pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations
Experience in examining witnesses
Experience in presenting legal arguments and evidence
Submission of a writing sample and cover letter with application
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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