State of Ohio · 10 hours ago
Assistant Public Defender - Lima, OH
Lima, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$74K/yr - $106K/yrThe State of Ohio's Office of the Public Defender is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as an Assistant Public Defender in Lima, OH. The role involves representing indigent trial-level clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in various courts, primarily in the Allen County Municipal Court.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesGovernment
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
Admission to Ohio bar pursuant to section 4705.01
Prior to representing a client in federal court or U.S. Supreme court, attorney shall obtain admission to practice law in that court
Prior to appointment as appellate counsel for an indigent defendant in a capital case pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 5.02 & 5.03, an attorney shall obtain certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases
Eligibility to practice under a Certificate to Practice Law Pending Admission in Ohio, under Rule I, Section 19 of the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio, or eligibility to practice under a Temporary Certification for Practice in Legal services, Public Defender, and Law School Programs under Rule IX of the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio, may be accepted in lieu of admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to R.C. Section 4705.02
Attorney/Legal; Client Advocacy; Analyzation; Attention to Detail; Reasoning; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
Founded in 1960
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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