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Champaign County, IL - Urbana, IL
posted 4 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Urbana, IL
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Champaign County Public Defender's Office is seeking applicants to fill one full-time position as an Assistant Public Defender. The opening is for an entry-level attorney in our traffic division. Our attorneys appear in court daily representing clients in a variety of traffic matters, both misdemeanor and felony. There are opportunities for rapid advancement within the office once the requisite experience is obtained.
Responsibilities
- Competently represent indigent defendants
- Maintain communication with clients
- Research and file appropriate motions
- Negotiate plea agreements
- Conduct jury trials
Requirements
- Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois or in receipt of a valid 711 license and pending bar results
- Recent graduates encouraged to apply
Benefits
- On-site and ongoing training
- Encouragement of work-life balance
- Aggressive salary commensurate with experience
- Insurance and participation in IMRF
