Assistant Public Defender V Assistant Public Defender I-V

About the role

The Office of Defense Services’ Public Defender’s Office seeks a motivated and enthusiastic attorney to join our Kent County office in a full-time capacity defending clients in Kent County. To qualify, the attorney must be admitted, or pending admission, to the Delaware Bar.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for a felony trial caseload in the Superior Court.
• Defending clients at violation of probation hearings.
• Participation in specialty court proceedings.
• Other court calendars as needed.

Requirements

• Admission, or pending admission, to the Delaware Bar.
• Experience in criminal law is preferred, but not required.
• A strong interest in criminal law and litigation experience is encouraged.

Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure are essential.

Benefits

• Group Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Health Management Programs
• Up to 21 paid vacation days
• Up to 15 paid sick days
• Up to 12 paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan
• Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan
• Student loan repayment assistance and forgiveness

Pay

Pay Grades and Salaries:

• Pay Grade A12 - APD I, Annual Salary $90,000.00
• Pay Grade A14 - APD II, Annual Salary $94,570.00/min - $98,854.00/max
• Pay Grade A16 - APD III, Annual Salary $103,797.00/min - $108,147.00/max
• Pay Grade A18 - APD IV, Annual Salary $113,554.00/min - $118,832.00/max
• Pay Grade A120 - APD V, Annual Salary $125,166.00/min - $129,848.00/max

Schedule

Full-time position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status.