POSITION OVERVIEW: Accountable to the Public Defender Corporation (PDC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, and responsible for administering and supervising a multi-attorney office.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a licensed member of the West Virginia State Bar in good standing.
PREFERRED: At least five(5) years experience with felony jury trials, pretrial motions, general criminal law, abuse and neglect and juvenile cases, appellate work, administrative/supervisory roles, general computer knowledge.
BENEFITS: Health coverage (PEIA), PTO including holidays, annual and sick leave, and retirement (PERS-Public Employees Retirement System).
PAY: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Public Defender Corporation office, ensuring timely, ethical and competent representation for all clients served by the PDC.
- Responsible for keeping Continuing Legal Education for the PDC up to date.
- Responsible for the supervision of all staff, including any Deputy Chief Public Defender and Assistant Public Defenders.
- Representation of indigent persons may include, but not be limited to, misdemeanor and felony cases, juvenile status and delinquency, abuse and neglect, mental hygiene, extraditions, family court contempt proceedings, habeas corpus, and appeals.
- Maintaining confidentiality in all office-related matters, consistent with the West Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, or other applicable PDC policies.
- Demonstration of good working knowledge of PDC policies and procedures.
- Attendance at, and participation in, PDC meetings, trainings, and conferences.
- Attendance at, and participation in, quarterly Board of Directors general meetings and special meetings.
- Maintaining a cordial and professional attitude towards clients, families, employees, court personnel and the community at large.
- Other duties assigned by the Board of Directors as deemed necessary, including developing a mentorship program within the PDC, working with students enrolled in law school under Rule 10, and helping to develop and maintain a positive public image for the PDC.
Please send resume and list of references to:
Susan Morris, Harrison County Public Defender Corporation, at 215 South Third Street, Suite 800, Clarksburg, WV 26301, or by email to: smorris@harrisondefenders.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Clarksburg, WV 26301 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clarksburg, WV 26301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person