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Eleventh Circuit Public Defender’s Office
Jean Popowski, Deputy Public Defender
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Email: jpopowski@lex-co.com | https://www.lex-co.com/Applications/HROnline/PUBLIC/VACANCYLISTING.ASPX
Send application materials to: Jean Popowski
Recruiting for office(s) in: Lexington
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Assistant Public Defender (Attorney I)
The Eleventh Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking applications for Attorney I positions in its Lexington County office. Applicants must be able to appreciate the obstacles that our clients face, including disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction and generational poverty.
Applicants should be prepared to build relationships with clients, participate in investigation of witnesses and physical evidence, perform legal research, negotiate with prosecutors, analyze cases and develop trial strategies, and spend significant time in the courtroom litigating cases through motions and trials.
Applicants should have strong research skills and be able to communicate effectively. They should have a strong work ethic and be willing to work as a team along with other lawyers.
The public defender’s office encourages its lawyers to attend Continuing Legal Education events in the field of criminal law and covers the cost of these events.
The County of Lexington offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; participation in the state retirement plan; and access to the county wellness center. The public defender’s office follows the County of Lexington’s annual leave and vacation policies. This is a full-time position.
Salary Range: $64,980.33 – $70,178.75 / Annually DOQ
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 24 July 2024
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): Email, https://www.lex-co.com/Applications/HROnline/PUBLIC/VACANCYLISTING.ASPX
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter, 3, https://www.lex-co.com/Applications/HROnline/PUBLIC/VACANCYLISTING.ASPX
Hiring criteria
Minimum Education – Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Minimum Qualification – Member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing (Will accept applications from graduates awaiting results of the July 2022 bar exam)