The Deputy Public Defender provides criminal defense to indigent defendants in Allen County, Indiana courts, under the direction of the Chief Public Defender. The position is covered under the Circuit Court Employee Handbook and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law
- Valid Indiana license to practice law
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and a large volume of work
- Minimum of two years of experience in criminal litigation
- Prior experience as lead or co-counsel in no fewer than two felony jury trials that went to verdict or one felony jury trial and one Indiana Public Defender Commission approved trial practice course
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and more available first day of employment
- Longevity pay increases: 6 months, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years
- Retirement plan with up to 5% matching
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Paid time off received after 30, 60, & 180 days
- Gym membership and Wellness reimbursements available through insurance
