Assistant Public Defender

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Advocate for client’s rights and interests prior to and during court proceedings, hearings, and trials. This includes conducting legal research, preparing legal documents,

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Advocate for client’s rights and interests prior to and during court proceedings, hearings, and trials. This includes conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, dev

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Indigent Defense Services

PUBLIC DEFENDER 7 DISTRICT

Assistant Public Defender (NS)

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DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

SALARY RANGE: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 (based upon experience level)

Seeking Experienced NC licensed attorneys.

Experienced Assistant Public Defender – Felony Division (Bertie County)

The North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services is seeking an experienced attorney to join the District 7 Public Defender’s Office as an Assistant Public Defender assigned to felony and misdemeanor cases in Bertie County. This position is ideal for a seasoned criminal defense attorney with experience trying cases in district and superior court.

As a member of our collaborative team, you will represent indigent clients charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses from appointment through disposition. You will handle a diverse caseload, litigate motions, negotiate resolutions when appropriate, and try cases. You will work alongside experienced attorneys, investigators, client advocates, and community partners committed to providing exceptional, client-centered representation.

District 7 serves Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton Counties in northeastern North Carolina. Our office embraces innovation, teamwork, and holistic defense while offering attorneys meaningful courtroom experience and the opportunity to have a lasting impact on the lives of clients and the communities we serve.

Outside the courtroom, you’ll enjoy the quality of life that northeastern North Carolina offers. The Chowan, Roanoke, Middle, and Cashie Rivers provide outstanding opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The Albemarle Sound and the renowned Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course are nearby, and the Outer Banks, Virginia Beach, and Washington, D.C. are all within easy driving distance. District 7 offers the opportunity to enjoy the peace of a close-knit community while remaining conveniently connected to larger metropolitan areas.

This position includes North Carolina State employment benefits, including the State Health Plan, retirement benefits, paid leave, extensive continuing legal education opportunities, the Annual Public Defender Conference, access to expert forensic resources, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program in accordance with federal requirements.

If you are an experienced criminal defense attorney seeking a challenging practice, meaningful trial work, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in one of North Carolina’s legal desert communities, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities include:

Advocate for client’s rights and interests prior to and during court proceedings, hearings, and trials. This includes conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, developing defense strategies, assisting in investigating cases and gathering evidence, negotiating with prosecutors, and presenting evidence in court.
Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
Collaborate with other legal professionals, including colleagues within the public defender's office, investigators, and support staff.
Handle administrative tasks related to caseload management, document preparation, and other responsibilities within the public defender's office.
Maintain open and effective communication with clients to keep them informed about their cases, explain legal options, and address their concerns. Also, maintain communication to better understand your client’s unique situation and build a strong defense on your client’s behalf.
Adhere to ethical standards and legal responsibilities in the practice of law.

The District 7 Public Defender Office strives to create a diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our indigent clients who come to us with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and disabilities.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Dominikii C Coleman

HumanResources@nccourts.org