Chief Public Defender

Overview
Accountable to the Public Defender Corporation and responsible for administering and supervising a multi-attorney office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Public Defender Corporation office, ensuring timely, ethical and competent representation for all clients served by the PDC.
• Responsible for keeping Continuing Legal Education for the PDC up to date.
• Responsible for the supervision of all staff, including any Deputy Chief Public Defender and Assistant Public Defenders.
• Representation of indigent persons may include, but not be limited to, misdemeanor and felony cases, juvenile status and delinquency, abuse and neglect, mental hygiene, extraditions, family court contempt proceedings, habeas corpus, and appeals.
• Maintaining confidentiality in all office-related matters, consistent with the West Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, or other applicable PDC policies.
• Demonstration of good working knowledge of PDC policies and procedures.
• Attendance at, and participation in, PDC meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Attendance at, and participation in, quarterly Board of Directors Meetings.
• Maintaining a cordial and professional attitude towards clients, families, employees, court personnel and the community at large.
• Other duties assigned by the Board of Directors as deemed necessary, including developing a mentorship program within the PDC, working with students enrolled in law school under Rule 10, and helping to develop and maintain a positive public image for the PDC.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and eligibility to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience with: felony jury trials, pretrial motions, general criminal law, abuse and neglect and juvenile cases, appellate work, administrative/supervisory roles, general computer knowledge.
• Minimum three years of criminal law experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,375.00 - $62,849.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clarksburg, WV 26301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clarksburg, WV 26301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,375 - $62,849