Assistant Attorney (Public Defender)
Job Description
Lake County is seeking an individual who can perform work of moderate difficulty in providing professional legal representation for the indigent accused of Lake County. This is a professional legal position. A candidate in this position prepares and tries assigned misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile cases. Responsibility for assigned cases is from inception to ultimate disposition. Work is performed under the direction of the public defender.
Required Skills
In order to be successful in this position a candidate must have good knowledge of the methods, principles and practices of criminal law. They must have the ability to analyze legal problems and present findings in a clear and logical form and have considerable skill in written and oral communication. The candidate will also have working skill in effective interviewing and counseling techniques; good knowledge of the procedures and rules of evidence; and good knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research. In addition, the candidate must have the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with court officials, county officials and the general public.
Required Experience
This position requires graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONED ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BACKGROUND CHECK, PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN, AND MEDICAL EXAM, IF APPLICABLE.
Lake County Government offers a competitive salary and benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, and a pension plan. We are committed to being an employer of choice.
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Location Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Salary 56,000.00 – USD
Applications will be accepted until filled
Tracking Code 216175-924