Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio
Assistant Public Defender
Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio, Ravenna, Ohio, United States, 44266
Assistant Public Defender
– Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio Responsibilities:
Providing legal representation in the Portage County Municipal, Common Pleas Courts for adult cases, Domestic Relations Court, or in the Portage County Juvenile Court.
Responsible for supervising and overseeing the training of the Assistant Public Defenders assigned to their respective court.
Participating in pre-trial proceedings, trials, and post-trial proceedings.
Oversee and modify weekly court schedule in their respective court.
Responsible of assignment of co-counsel for upcoming jury trials and bench trials.
Responsible for assigning felony cases to staff attorneys.
Providing coverage and support in all other Courts on an as needed basis.
Conducting legal research.
Providing legal advice to clients including weekly jail visits to incarcerated defendants and in person meetings with defendants and witnesses.
Negotiate with prosecutors about discovery and plea offers.
Investigating cases and preparing for trials including printing and preparing all discovery for each case;
Attend monthly staff meetings;
Review and analyze discovery and case issues with clients.
Stay apprised of BMV rule changes.
Able to evaluate BMV suspensions and educate clients on suspensions.
Serving subpoenas.
Preparing and filing pleadings.
Drafting briefs and presenting oral arguments for appeals.
Draft and prepare pretrial motions and argue before court.
Keeping informed and updated on changes or developments in Ohio or federal law as may relate to the duties of the position and the mission of the office.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Human Resources Services
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– Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio Responsibilities:
Providing legal representation in the Portage County Municipal, Common Pleas Courts for adult cases, Domestic Relations Court, or in the Portage County Juvenile Court.
Responsible for supervising and overseeing the training of the Assistant Public Defenders assigned to their respective court.
Participating in pre-trial proceedings, trials, and post-trial proceedings.
Oversee and modify weekly court schedule in their respective court.
Responsible of assignment of co-counsel for upcoming jury trials and bench trials.
Responsible for assigning felony cases to staff attorneys.
Providing coverage and support in all other Courts on an as needed basis.
Conducting legal research.
Providing legal advice to clients including weekly jail visits to incarcerated defendants and in person meetings with defendants and witnesses.
Negotiate with prosecutors about discovery and plea offers.
Investigating cases and preparing for trials including printing and preparing all discovery for each case;
Attend monthly staff meetings;
Review and analyze discovery and case issues with clients.
Stay apprised of BMV rule changes.
Able to evaluate BMV suspensions and educate clients on suspensions.
Serving subpoenas.
Preparing and filing pleadings.
Drafting briefs and presenting oral arguments for appeals.
Draft and prepare pretrial motions and argue before court.
Keeping informed and updated on changes or developments in Ohio or federal law as may relate to the duties of the position and the mission of the office.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Human Resources Services
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