Beckley, WV – Assistant Public Defender – Tenth Judicial Circuit – Office of the Public Defender

Beckley, WV – Assistant Public Defender – Tenth Judicial Circuit – Office of the Public Defender

AkronLawJobs No. 7976 Overview: Seeking an Assistant Public Defender

Duties: Criminal defense representation, felony and misdemeanor, appeal work before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, juvenile cases, Writ of Habeas Corpus, Abuse and Neglect cases,  Extradition, Parole and Probation violations.

Salary is negotiable depending upon experience, benefits included .Research and writing draft opinions/orders, reviewing motions/petitions for technical correctness and compliance with rules of procedure/statute.

Qualifications: Must possess a JD.

How to apply: Send resumes, references and telephone numbers to:

Office of the Public Defender

Tenth Judicial Circuit

220 N. Kanawha Street, Suite 2

Beckley, WV

Deadline: January 31, 2017