Assistant Public Defender

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Haywood County, NCOnsiteFull TimeJunior$54,369 - $101,299Indigent Defense Services - Public Defender, District 43

About this role

The Office of the Public Defender, District 43 is recruiting multiple Assistant Public Defenders to serve indigent clients across seven western North Carolina counties. This public service role is based in the Indigent Defense Services agency and supports the state judicial system through defense representation and community engagement. Applicants must be licensed (or awaiting licensure) to practice law in North Carolina.

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Required Skills

Legal Research
Legal Writing
Trial Advocacy
Litigation
Client Interviewing
Communication
Case Management
Courtroom Procedures
Investigations

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-Accredited Law School
Active North Carolina Bar License
Applicants Awaiting NC Bar Licensure Accepted
Valid North Carolina Driver's License

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