Assistant Public Defender

Assistant Public Defender Needed

Posting Period: Accepting applications until filled

Job Title:Assistant Public Defender

Location: Crawford County Public Defender, 903 Diamond Park Meadville, PA 16335

Classification: Part-Time—Exempt - United Steel Workers Union

Essential Duties: To provide professional representation to indigent individuals who are charged with a criminal offense.

Qualifications: A degree in law from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in Pennsylvania is required. Must be a member of the bar in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Must have experience in representing clients in criminal cases, or similar legal working experience. Must be able to drive to meet and represent clients. Trial experience preferred.

Pay: $41,350.00 per year

How to apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and county application to:

J. Wesley Rowden

Chief Public Defender

Crawford County Courthouse

903 Diamond Park, Suite B-1

Meadville, PA 16335

jrowden@co.crawford.pa.us

Applications are available in the Human Resources office or on the County’s website: www.crawfordcountypa.net

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $41,350.00 per year

Ability to Relocate:

• Meadville, PA 16335: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person