Deputy Public Defender

Job Summary

Required to provide legal services to all clients, to whom the Public Defender's Office is appointed. Attorneys may also provide legal assistance in Child in Need of Services; Parental Termination matters and delinquencies as needed. Conduct client interviews, both in and out of the correctional facilities, process trials, assist in locating witnesses, draft appropriate motions and general correspondence as needed.

Job Requirements

• Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana
• Felony Caseload Position
• Criminal Law Experience preferred, but not mandatory
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) abilities helpful

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Pension and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Contact Information

Contact Jeffrey Majerek @ 574-538-3811 for more detailed information

Employer Information

Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Tel: (574) 535-6725
Fax: (574) 535-6750

Application Information

Applications accepted until position is filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer