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Lake County Public Defender Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Lake County Public Defender's Office represents indigent criminal defendants charged with ... crimes punishable by incarceration. The goal is to assure an excellent quality of legal ...

The Lake County Public Defender's Office represents indigent criminal defendants charged with ... crimes punishable by incarceration. The goal is to assure an excellent quality of legal ...

If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our ... The Lake County Public Defender's Office represents indigent criminal defendants charged with ...

The Lake County Public Defender's Office represents indigent criminal defendants charged with ... crimes punishable by incarceration. The goal is to assure an excellent quality of legal ...

NY ยท On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Lawrence County Public Defender's Office Canton, New York Starting Salary: $83,587-$103,316 ... Montreal, Ottawa, Burlington, Vermont, and Lake Placid are all within a comfortable drive, offering ...

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Reno, NV ยท On-site

$116K - $249K/yr

Position Information THE WASHOE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE is accepting applications for the ... Lake Tahoe A successful candidate must be fully admitted to the Nevada bar on or before the start ...

Public Defender

Canton, SD ยท On-site

$163K - $176K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY The Lincoln County Public Defender serves as the chief attorney and administrative head of the Lincoln County Public Defender Office and is responsible for the development ...

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DEPUTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER

Reno, NV ยท On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

Position Information THE WASHOE COUNTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE is accepting applications ... Lake Tahoe. A successful candidate must be fully admitted to the Nevada bar on or before the start ...

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Reno, NV ยท On-site

$116K - $249K/yr

Public Defender Opening Date: 12/24/2024 Position Information THE WASHOE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER ... Lake Tahoe A successful candidate must be fully admitted to the Nevada bar on or before the start ...

DEPUTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER

Reno, NV ยท On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

Alternate Public Defender Opening Date: 03/06/2026 Position Information THE WASHOE COUNTY ALTERNATE ... Lake Tahoe. A successful candidate must be fully admitted to the Nevada bar on or before the start ...

Public Defender

Spokane, WA ยท On-site

$200 - $250/hr

In accordance with chapter 36.26 RCW, the public defender is appointed by a selection committee consisting of three individuals (one member of the Board of County Commissioners, one member of the ...

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER Allegany County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Public Defender. The candidates must be a permanent resident of Allegany County at the time of ...

$200 - $250/hr

In accordance with chapter 36.26 RCW, the public defender is appointed by a selection committee consisting of three individuals (one member of the Board of County Commissioners, one member of the ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for lake county public defender in the United States is $107,533.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $134,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Lake County Public Defender job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,533 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Assistant Lake County Public Defender - Misdemeanor Division

Painesville, OH โ€ข On-site

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Legal Servicesย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

$60 - $80/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Assistant Lake County Public Defender - Misdemeanor DivisionLake County Public Defender

Assistant Lake County Public Defender - Misdemeanor Division

The Lake County Public Defenderโ€™s Office, located in Painesville, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney to represent clients in its misdemeanor division. We represent individuals charged with crimes who cannot afford to hire attorneys. Our mission is to advocate strongly and zealously for these individuals and to ensure that their constitutional rights to due process, fair trial and effective assistance of counsel are protected.

Job responsibilities
  • representing indigent clients in misdemeanor criminal cases at all stages of the criminal process, including arraignments, discovery, motion hearings, pleas, trials, sentencings and post-sentencing hearings
  • conducting client interviews and gather relevant information for case preparation
  • reviewing discovery and conducting investigations in conjunction with staff investigator
  • researching and analyzing legal issues related to assigned cases
  • drafting legal documents for court filings
  • negotiating plea agreements with prosecutors when appropriate
  • advocating for clients' rights and best interests throughout the legal process
  • working collaboratively with other members of the defense team, including investigators, paralegals, social workers, law clerks and legal interns
Experience and Skills
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • licensed to practice law in Ohio
  • strong written and verbal communication skills
  • legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills
  • ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
  • commitment to providing quality legal representation to underprivileged individuals
  • knowledge of criminal law and procedures, evidence and professional responsibility and ethics
  • excellent judgment and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with clients, office personnel, court personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement, probation officers, social workers and the general public
Pay

The salary varies depending upon the number of years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, but the minimum starting salary is $75,000.

Work Hours

Normally 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, but longer hours may be required with evening or weekend work depending upon status of cases.

Benefits
  • On-the-Job Training and Mentoring
  • Retirement through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
  • Health Insurance (includes medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage)
  • Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Paid Time Off via Vacation, Sick, Personal Days and Federal and State Holidays, Continuing Education Credits
  • Loan Forgiveness
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