Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction

Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction

Job Number: 2600010H

Job Title: Assistant Public Defender

Agency: Public Defender Commission

Contact Information:

Elisa Lenssen elisa.lenssen@opd.ohio.gov

Job Summary:

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Public Defender in the Appeals & Postconviction Department. The Appeals & Postconviction Department represents clients in each of Ohios twelve appellate districts as well as the Ohio Supreme Court. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a commitment to indigent defense, strong analytical skills, and be adept at legal research and persuasive writing.

Responsibilities:

• Manage own caseload under the supervision of an experienced supervising attorney
• Travel to review court records, participate in court hearings and oral arguments, and visit clients who are incarcerated in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
• File postconviction petitions, state and federal writs, and other motions to address deprivations of statutory and constitutional rights
• Collaborate with colleagues from across the agency
• Develop caselaw benefiting people throughout Ohio

Requirements:

• Admission to the Ohio bar pursuant to section 4705.01
• Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct legal research and persuasive writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to expand ones legal knowledge and skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Valid drivers license and personal auto insurance coverage

Salary:

• Salary is set by the State of Ohio E1 Exempt Pay Schedule and currently ranges from $74,214 to $105,560 per year
• Starting pay may vary based on relevant experience and state procedures
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustments are typically made

Benefits:

• The State of Ohio provides a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees
• 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

Job Skills:

• Attorney
• Legal Client Advocacy
• Organizing and Planning
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Analyzation

Travel Requirements:

• Travel throughout the state of Ohio to review court records, participate in court hearings and oral arguments, and visit clients who are incarcerated in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Security Clearance:

• Final candidates selected for this position will be required to undergo a background check and state income tax check
• Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position
• An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration

Disability Accommodations:

• The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws

Drug-Free Workplace:

• The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana, recreational or non-medical cannabis
• This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy HR-39 and as outlined in the posting