Assistant Public Defender

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER We are looking for someone who wants to help indigent people charged with criminal offenses and gain courtroom and jury trial experience.
The attorney would be handling a misdemeanor caseload and be assigned to a specific courtroom with a courtroom partner.
No criminal law experience is necessary as training is provided.
Attorneys licensed to practice in Illinois or Law Students who are set to graduate in Spring of 2024 will be considered for the position.
We currently have 4 felony assistant, 1 juvenile assistant, and 2 misdemeanor assistant positions.
We also have an investigator and 4 support staff members.
The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:30 and it is rare for employees to work late.
There is a rotating Sunday bond court split evenly between the 7 attorneys.
There is no residency requirement and no on-call expectation.
This position qualifies for federal student loan repayment programs.
Benefits are provided through Vermilion County and include health, dental, retirement, and more.
Starting Salary is $68,000 Please email resume to Michael.
mara@vercounty.
org Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $68,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person