Assistant Public Defender

Will County

Joliet, IL

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Accounting, Adjudication, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Animal Adoptions, Attorney, C Programming Language, Communication Skills, Community Development, Community and Social Services, Construction Projects, Consulting, Economic Development, Emergency Management, Employee Benefits, Energy Efficiency, Establish Priorities, Funding, Grant Administration/Management, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Medications, Multitasking, Property Tax, Public Transport, Purchasing/Procurement, Registered Nurse (RN), Sales, Secondary School, Stormwater Management, Tax Accounting, Transportation Planning, Veterans Benefits, Webinar, Zoning
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Joliet, IL
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30+ days ago

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Job TitleAssistant Public Defender Job Title NoteWill County Public Defender Job SummaryOnce appointed by the Judiciary of the 12th Judicial Circuit, all Assistant Public Defenders provide indigent clients with legal representation in criminal and quasi criminal matters. Assistant Public Defenders represent indigent clients in juvenile, misdemeanor, local traffic and felony matters. This is an on-site role. Minimum QualificationsLaw Degree required. Ability to communicate effectively with Clients, Colleagues, Judges, Opposing Counsel and other Court Personnel. Ability to prioritize and multi-task several case files. License to Practice Law in Illinois required. Salary Range$75,000 (Starting range) -$117,500 (Top of the range). Collective Bargaining Agreement -Will County Circuit Court/Office of The Chief Judge 12th Judicial Circuit Court and IAM Union, Local 701. https://willcounty.gov/open-and-participatory-government BENEFITS: Attractive benefits package offered by the County of Will, including medical, dental, vision, IMRF pension plan, life insurance and deferred compensation. https://willcounty.gov/County-offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations Apply ToMichael J. Renzi, Public Defender Will County Public Defender 58 E. Clinton Street, Suite 210 Joliet, Illinois 60432 mrenzi@willcounty.gov Fax: 815-727-2916 Apply byOpen until filled Apply for this job Disclaimer*Completed Will County Employment Application or Resume with cover letter may be submitted by mail, fax or hand delivered. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the selection process. Equal Opportunity Employer

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  • Newsroom

  • Senior Citizen Tax Deferral Program

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  • Online Payments Land Use, Sheriff or Health Citation

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  • Coroner

  • 2026 Suicides

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  • 2021 Suicides

  • 2026 Drug Related Deaths

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  • Lost & Found

  • Stray Animal Impoundments

  • Rabies Vaccinations and Registration

  • Freedom of Information Act

  • Biting Animals

  • Bats

  • Areas of Service

  • Free & Low-Cost Services

  • Barn Cat Adoption Program

  • Health Department

  • Laraway Communications Center

  • New Address Assignment and Verification

  • Sheriff

  • State's Attorney

  • Stormwater Management

  • Warming and Cooling Centers

  • Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic

  • Special Services

  • Sunny Hill Nursing Home

  • COVID-19 Updates

  • Contact - Programs

  • Employment

  • Friends of Sunny Hill

  • Notice of Privacy Practices

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