Assistant Public Defender - Athens Co.

Overview The Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is seeking a dedicated attorney to serve as an Assistant Public Defender (APD) in the Athens County office of our Trial Services Division. The APD will serve in the courts of Athens County (Common Pleas, Municipal, and Juvenile courts) as a trial-level attorney that provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot otherwise afford an attorney. The APD position will represent indigent trial-level clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. Note: the position does not involve trial-level representation in federal court and does not involve post-trial representation on direct appeal, state post-conviction, or federal habeas litigation.

Responsibilities

Prepare cases for trial

Try cases as lead counsel or as co-counsel

Represent clients in community control violations

Conduct arraignments, pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations

Examine witnesses

Present legal arguments and evidence

Qualifications Essential duties of this position include but are not limited to: the APD will thrive in a close-knit team environment and be interested in trial-level work and providing client service in a fast-paced work environment. A successful candidate will also be eager to work with a supervisor to learn the intricacies of the position and succeed in providing high-quality representation.

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