Hamilton County, Ohio · 1 day ago
Municipal Trial Counsel -- Attorney 1 (4676-47)
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$83K/yr - $83K/yrHamilton County, Ohio is seeking a Municipal Trial Counsel - Attorney 1 to represent indigent clients charged with misdemeanors. The role involves advising clients on legal ramifications, determining legal strategies, and preparing legal documents for various courts.
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Responsibilities
Represents indigent clients charged with misdemeanors from the earliest possible time and continuing representation until the conclusion of the case. This includes, but is not limited to, all trial court appearances, post-trial motions, and appeals
Advises clients on the legal and practical ramifications of the various steps in the criminal justice system
Determines legal strategy to be employed at all stages of a case and, along with assistance from investigators and/or law clerks, seeks out facts and circumstances surrounding the charges
Researches legal questions and examines the procedures used by police and prosecuting authorities to assure that the constitutional rights of each client are not violated and, if a violation appears, performs such legal services as are necessary to assure that these rights are protected
Representing clients in trial, whether before a jury or the Court, determines and utilizes the most appropriate trial tactics as required for each individual case
Prepares all legal documents in the Trial Court, Appellate Court and Supreme Court of Ohio as applicable
Maintains an ongoing knowledge of criminal law, legislative activities, current policing and prosecuting procedures and other criminal justice activities, including significant court decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
Jurist Doctorate from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio OR has an application pending with the Ohio Supreme Court for Temporary Certification or is eligible for Practice Pending Admission in Ohio for Recent Graduates
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of substantive legal issues regularly addressed by attorneys in criminal law
History of a demonstrated commitment to providing criminal legal services to indigent clients
Ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Must have a valid driver's license
Company
Hamilton County, Ohio
Hamilton County, Ohio is a dynamic local government dedicated to delivering the best and most responsive county services in America.
Founded in 1790
1001-5000 employees
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