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APPLY AT WWW.KCGOV.US AND ATTACH COVER LETTER, RESUME AND LETTERS OF REFERENCE
THE POSITION: DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER. Kootenai County Public Defender’s Office is a fast-paced trial office. The successful applicant you will join a hard-working and dedicated team focused on our clients. We believe in advocating strongly and with integrity. You will be expected to take your role as an attorney seriously and work hard. We support each other, challenge each other and work hard together. If you are ready to learn a lot at a rapid pace, this is a great opportunity to join our team.
$57,352 to $66,911 per year depending on experience
o Please note that the pay range contains multiple attorney pay grades which are based on experience and qualifications
Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.94% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement
Excellent and comprehensive benefits package. For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month (nicotine free rate). View our entire benefits package https://www.kcgov.us/346/Benefits
Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Entry-level – No experience required! Must be admitted to the Idaho State Bar.
Experienced practitioner – Must be admitted to the Idaho State Bar. Prior experience in criminal law preferred but any prior experience considered. Depending upon the nature and level of experience, the successful candidate will be responsible for either a misdemeanor or felony caseload.
SERVING AS A DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER:
You are responsible to represent individuals facing prosecution. You are their voice and advocate. You will assist your client in navigating the criminal justice system. You will prepare his or her case, communicate with your client and appear in court on his or her behalf. You will prepare and appear at motion practice and conduct jury trials.
TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities MUST ATTACH COVER LETTER, RESUME AND LETTERS OF REFERENCE TO ONLINE APPLICATION. Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug testing and a background check. Driver’s license and ability to be insured.
EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace
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