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Lake County

Assistant Public Defender

Waukegan, IL

$85K/yr

Under the direction of the Public Defender, an Assistant Public Defender represents clients in court for arraignments, motions, trials, sentencing and all other related proceedings. Essential ...

Houston County GA

Assistant Public Defender

Perry, GA

$41.36/hr

Assistant Public Defender Grade 30 Salary $79,560.00 ($38.25 an hour) -$86,028.80 ($41.36 an hour) Supervisor: Sara Meyers- Public Defender ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for ...

Houston County

Assistant Public Defender

Perry, GA · On-site

$41.36/hr

Assistant Public Defender Grade 30 Salary $79,560.00 ($38.25 an hour) -$86,028.80 ($41.36 an hour) Supervisor: Sara Meyers- Public Defender ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for ...

Ingham County, MI

Assistant Public Defender

Lansing, MI · On-site

$79K - $125K/yr

Regular Full Time Job Number: 202600099 Department: Public Defender's Office Opening Date: 05/08 ... ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS bargaining contract. Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to ...

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What is the difference between Full Time Assistant Public Defender vs Public Defender?

AspectFull Time Assistant Public DefenderPublic Defender
CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), State Bar AdmissionJuris Doctor (JD), State Bar Admission
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, courtrooms, client meetingsLegal offices, courtrooms, community outreach
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, public defense officesGovernment agencies, public defense offices
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, career paths, job requirementsUnderstanding responsibilities, career differences

The Full Time Assistant Public Defender and Public Defender roles share similar credentials, work environments, and industry settings. The main difference lies in the scope of responsibilities: assistants typically support public defenders, handle specific cases, and gain experience, while public defenders manage caseloads independently and oversee legal strategies. Both positions are vital in the public defense system, with assistants often serving as entry-level or supporting attorneys.

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Public Defender Assistant Grade II

Public Defender Assistant Grade II

Monroe County, NY

Rochester, NY • On-site

$75K - $104K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 hours ago

Monroe County (New York) rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

252nd of 645 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Location: Rochester, NY
Title: Public Defender Assistant Grade II
Deadline: Until Filled
Salary: $75,576 - $104,615 annually
Agency/Dept.: Public Defender's Office
Description of Duties
This position, located at the Monroe County Public Defender's Office, is responsible for high quality legal representation of indigent defendants entitled to public defense. Employees are assigned to criminal court. Duties involve investigating and preparing court cases, interviewing clients and related persons, and appearing in court on a regular basis. Employees will handle hearings, trials, negotiations, pleas and sentences. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Special Assistant Public Defender or other higher level staff member. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  1. The Public Defender Assistant Grade II shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York and admitted to practice in all courts within the scope of the plan.
  2. The Public Defender Assistant Grade II must have an ability to work with the judges, lawyers, court administrators, other persons within the court system, and court officials.
  3. The Public Defender Assistant Grade II shall have a commitment to providing high quality defense to clients.

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