Ohio
Supervising Assistant Public Defender - Trumbull County Office
Ohio, Warren, Ohio, United States, 44488
Overview
You will supervise Assistant Public Defenders, maintain a complex caseload, and serve as a mission-driven member of the Trumbull County Supervisor team reporting to the Trumbull County Office Director. The Trumbull County Office provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot otherwise afford an attorney in the courts in Trumbull County. You will directly supervise Assistant Public Defenders (APDs) serving in the various Trumbull County Courts, and you will maintain a complex caseload as lead attorney or co-counsel representing indigent trial-level clients. You will also work with your team to build and maintain productive working relationships with judicial and court staff and the central OPD office. This position is an in-office/in-court position. The office is open to the public 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Responsibilities
Directly supervise attorneys practicing in the criminal courts of Trumbull County. Coaches and develops staff (holds team meetings and one-on-one meetings; sets meaningful goals and provides support; completes timely performance evaluations). As a member of the office leadership team: assists in the formation of office and agency policy; attends meetings as assigned; may be required to work on specific projects as assigned; may instruct and assist outside counsel in fields of expertise; may be temporarily assigned to perform duties of a Managing Assistant Public Defender at the direction of the State Public Defender. Represents indigent criminal defendants as co-counsel or lead-counsel at the trial level. Conducts legal research, prepares briefs, memoranda, motions, and pleadings. Corresponds and meets with clients to explain legal strategies. Corresponds with clients regarding their legal issues and incarceration. Recommends candidates for hire (e.g., screens and interviews applicants for vacant positions). Performs other necessary related legal and administrative work as directed by Managing Assistant Public Defender of the Trumbull County Office, Assistant Director or State Public Defender. Qualifications
Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01; 12 months of experience as a licensed attorney practicing criminal law; 6 months of experience in employee training & development. Note: 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, obtain certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases. Note: 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. Job Skills: Attorney/Legal; Client Advocacy; Attention to Detail; Coaching; Critical Thinking; Verbal Communication; Written Communication. Compensation and Benefits
FY26 Pay Range (Step 1 to Step 8) and corresponding pay rates: Step 1: $39.22 Step 2: $41.46 Step 3: $43.68 Step 4: $46.05 Step 5: $48.66 Step 6: $51.36 Step 7: $53.49 Step 8: $55.99 Annual salaries corresponding to steps: Step 1 $81,578; Step 2 $86,237; Step 3 $90,854; Step 4 $95,784; Step 5 $101,213; Step 6 $106,829; Step 7 $111,259; Step 8 $116,459. The Office of the Ohio Public Defender complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at 614-466-5394 or HCM@opd.ohio.gov.
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You will supervise Assistant Public Defenders, maintain a complex caseload, and serve as a mission-driven member of the Trumbull County Supervisor team reporting to the Trumbull County Office Director. The Trumbull County Office provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot otherwise afford an attorney in the courts in Trumbull County. You will directly supervise Assistant Public Defenders (APDs) serving in the various Trumbull County Courts, and you will maintain a complex caseload as lead attorney or co-counsel representing indigent trial-level clients. You will also work with your team to build and maintain productive working relationships with judicial and court staff and the central OPD office. This position is an in-office/in-court position. The office is open to the public 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Responsibilities
Directly supervise attorneys practicing in the criminal courts of Trumbull County. Coaches and develops staff (holds team meetings and one-on-one meetings; sets meaningful goals and provides support; completes timely performance evaluations). As a member of the office leadership team: assists in the formation of office and agency policy; attends meetings as assigned; may be required to work on specific projects as assigned; may instruct and assist outside counsel in fields of expertise; may be temporarily assigned to perform duties of a Managing Assistant Public Defender at the direction of the State Public Defender. Represents indigent criminal defendants as co-counsel or lead-counsel at the trial level. Conducts legal research, prepares briefs, memoranda, motions, and pleadings. Corresponds and meets with clients to explain legal strategies. Corresponds with clients regarding their legal issues and incarceration. Recommends candidates for hire (e.g., screens and interviews applicants for vacant positions). Performs other necessary related legal and administrative work as directed by Managing Assistant Public Defender of the Trumbull County Office, Assistant Director or State Public Defender. Qualifications
Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01; 12 months of experience as a licensed attorney practicing criminal law; 6 months of experience in employee training & development. Note: 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, obtain certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases. Note: 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. Job Skills: Attorney/Legal; Client Advocacy; Attention to Detail; Coaching; Critical Thinking; Verbal Communication; Written Communication. Compensation and Benefits
FY26 Pay Range (Step 1 to Step 8) and corresponding pay rates: Step 1: $39.22 Step 2: $41.46 Step 3: $43.68 Step 4: $46.05 Step 5: $48.66 Step 6: $51.36 Step 7: $53.49 Step 8: $55.99 Annual salaries corresponding to steps: Step 1 $81,578; Step 2 $86,237; Step 3 $90,854; Step 4 $95,784; Step 5 $101,213; Step 6 $106,829; Step 7 $111,259; Step 8 $116,459. The Office of the Ohio Public Defender complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at 614-466-5394 or HCM@opd.ohio.gov.
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