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The Office of the Ohio Public Defender OPD is seeking to hire an Assistant Public Defender APD in the Death Penalty Department. APDs represent indigent death-sentenced clients in all stages of post-trial litigation and executive clemency. Post-trial litigation may include direct appeal post-conviction and federal habeas corpus litigation. The Death Penalty Department emphasizes a client-centered team approach to representation. APDs most often work with a team of other attorneys mitigation specialists fact investigators and core administrative staff. To be successful in the position you will Essential duties of the position include but are not limited to the following
In your application please attach a cover letter explaining your interest in capital defense work and a writing sample. Applications without a cover letter and writing sample will not be reviewed. Compensation for this position is set by the State of Ohio E1 Exempt Pay Schedule and currently ranges from 74214 to 105560. Starting pay may vary based on your relevant experience and state procedures. After you start you move to the next step in the range after 180 days and annually thereafter. We typically have fiscal year Cost of Living Adjustments as well.
The Office of the Ohio Public Defender complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the OPD HCM Department at 614-466-5394 or HCMopd.ohio.gov.
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 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.
Admission to Ohio bar pursuant to section 4705.01. Note 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. Note 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.
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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. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to undergo a drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. Final candidates selected for this position will also 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. 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.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. 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.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana recreational marijuananon-medical cannabis. Please note 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.