JobID: 3367
Position Type:
Champaign County/Assistant Public Defender (Public Defender)
Date Posted:
10/25/2023
Location:
101 E.
Main Street (Courthouse)
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, IL
PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE
The Champaign County Public Defender’s Office is seeking an experienced criminal defense attorney to fill one full-time position as an assistant public defender in our felony division.
Job responsibilities include meeting with clients, conducting plea negotiations and jury trials, and assisting with arraignment court and detention hearings.
Applicants must be currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois ideally with a minimum of 3 years of post-law school practice.
A successful applicant must be skilled in trial advocacy, communication, organization and technology.
Assistant public defenders are expected to competently represent indigent defendants, maintain communication with clients, research and file appropriate motions and negotiate plea agreements.
The Office provides on-site and ongoing training, encourages a work-life balance and offers an aggressive salary commensurate with experience.
Salary and compensation package includes insurance and participation in IMRF.
Salary range for the experienced felony attorney position is $54,990 to $94,633 dependent upon years licensed, qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Elisabeth Pollock, Champaign County Public Defender, 101 E.
Main, Urbana, IL 61801, or via email to epollock@champaigncountyil.
gov.
Champaign County is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/AA
Application deadline: Position open until filled.
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