What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Chief Public Defender position at Monroe County, PA?
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The Monroe County Public Defender's Office seeks an experienced and committed attorney with a passion for serving the public interest. Joining our team as an Deputy Chief Public Defender, you will report to the Chief Public Defender and will be responsible for representing indigent criminal clients as their legal counsel in District Justice Court, Court of Common Please, in state Superior and Supreme Courts, & in Juvenile Court within the State of Pennsylvania & to make management decisions whenever the Chief Public Defender is out of the office.
Minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:
- Must possess a Juris Doctorate degree
- Must be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar
- Must possess a minimum of ten (10) years previous experience in criminal trial litigation
- Must have served as lead counsel in eight (8) significant cases (Murder, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, or a felony of the first or second degree) which were tried to verdict before a jury
- Must possess a valid PA driver’s license
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve the community and provide legal defense for individuals facing criminal charges, we encourage you to apply for the Deputy Chief Public Defender position with the Monroe County Public Defender's Office.
Monroe County offers affordable Medical and Dental benefits; no-cost vision, life insurance, & tele-med services; pension; student loan forgiveness, 14 paid holidays, and much more!
To view the full job description and apply, visit:
https://www.monroecountypa.gov/departments/human-resources/resources/employment-opportunities.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,456.33 - $99,877.50 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
- criminal trial litigation: 10 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68,456 - $99,878
