Supervising Assistant Public Defender - Ross County

State of Ohio • Chillicothe, OH

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About The Position

Intentional omission of relevant information, falsification, or misrepresentation of information on the application will disqualify the applicant. In addition, such intentional acts are grounds for immediate termination of an employee. The final candidate tentatively selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position serves at the pleasure and discretion of the State Public Defender. This position serves in a fiduciary relationship to the State Public Defender and will have an unclassified status per Ohio Revised Code 124.11 (A) (9). At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. You will supervise Assistant Public Defenders and serve as a mission-driven member of the Ross County Office Supervisor Team. The Ross County Office provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot afford an attorney in the courts of Ross County and Jackson County. You will directly supervise Assistant Public Defenders ("APDs") who practice in the Jackson County Municipal and Common Pleas Courts and the Ross County Common Pleas Courts. You will also maintain a caseload as lead attorney or co-counsel representing indigent trial-level clients in those same courts. You will work with your team to build and maintain productive working relationships with judicial and court staff and the OPD central office. This position reports directly to the Ross County Office Managing Assistant Public Defender. To be successful in this position, you will possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, a familiarity with applicable court staff and local procedure, experience in the teaching and mentoring of attorneys, and a strong legal acumen.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01
• 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney practicing criminal law
• 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development
• Prior to representing a client in federal court or U.S. Supreme court, attorney shall obtain admission to practice law in that court
• Prior to appointment as appellate counsel for an indigent defendant in a capital case pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 5.02 & 5.03, an attorney shall obtain certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases
• Eligibility to practice under a Certificate to Practice Law Pending Admission in Ohio, under Rule I, Section 19 of the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio, or eligibility to practice under a Temporary Certification for Practice in Legal services, Public Defender, and Law School Programs under Rule IX of the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio, may be accepted in lieu of admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to R.C. Section 4705.02
• Job Skills: Attorney/Legal; Client Advocacy; Coaching; Attention to Detail; Leading Others; Verbal Communication; Analyzation

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise attorney staff
• Coach and develop staff (hold team meetings & one-on-one meetings; set meaningful goals & provide support; complete timely performance evaluations)
• Recommend personnel for hire (screen & interview applicants)
• Represent indigent criminal defendants as co-counsel or lead-counsel at the trial level
• Correspond with clients regarding their legal issues and incarceration
• Meet with clients to explain legal strategies
• Assist external public defenders and members of private bar in researching complex legal issues and render legal advice
• Perform other necessary related legal and administrative work as directed by Managing Assistant Public Defender of the Ross County Office, Assistant Director or State Public Defender

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed