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The Office of the Public Defender, District 32, serving Alexander and Iredell counties, seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender. This position will serve Iredell County and is located less than an hour from Charlotte and is home to a variety of activities. For those who want to scale new heights and conquer outdoor challenges: hiking, rock climbing, dirt biking, ATVing, 4x4 trails and motocross are easily accessible. If water activities are your preference, Lake Norman is nearby for boating, kayaking and fishing. Iredell County also has a variety of museums and historical sites that are available for exploration and education. Regardless of your preference, you can enjoy the quaintness of Iredell County while still being near to Charlotte.
This position will be responsible for representing indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Court.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advocating for client's rights and interests prior to and during court proceedings, hearings, and trials. This includes conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, developing defense strategies, assisting in investigating cases and gathering evidence, negotiating with prosecutors, and presenting evidence in court.
- Staying informed about relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
- Collaborating with other legal professionals, including colleagues within the public defender's office, investigators, and support staff.
- Handling administrative tasks related to caseload management, document preparation, and other responsibilities within the public defender's office.
- Maintaining open and effective communication with clients to keep them informed about their cases, explain legal options, understand and address client concerns and build a strong defense on the client’s behalf.
- Adhering to ethical standards and legal responsibilities in the practice of law.
- $60,000 - $95,000/year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Knowledge of: Federal, State, common and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; case, statutory, regulatory and common law; NC General Statutes to defend criminal cases; judicial and quasi-judicial procedures; and legal research methods.
Skills in: strong communication, writing, interviewing, and organization.
Ability to: analyze facts, laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, and related written documents and apply applicable law to those facts; conduct legal research; plan, develop and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results; prepare, organize and conduct witness examinations; deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections; and express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
Attach cover letter and résumé.
Managment Preference: Would like applicant to be in the process of obtaining North Carolina licensure. Applicants currently pending bar results or taking the July exam will also be considered. How to Apply
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Dominikii Coleman
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
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