Assistant Federal Defender United States CourtsAssistant Federal DefenderHartford, CT$86,596–$197,100 / yearResponsibilities include managing a caseload with cases at varying stages of litigation; preparing pleadings, briefs, and motions; appearing on behalf of the client in court hearings and at other related proceedings; developing litigation strategies; meeting with clients, team members, experts, witnesses, and family members; and other duties as assigned. Location Hartford, CT Opening and Closing Dates 07/30/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Salary $86,596 - $197,100 Announcement Number 2026-06 Link to Job Announcement.
Clerical Assistant United States CourtsClerical AssistantSacramento, CA$45,155–$55,934 / yearCourt Name/Organization California Eastern Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position Our Clerical Assistant frequently serves as our first point of contact with clients, family members, court personnel, and the public, playing a critical role in helpful and needed office communications and workflow. Location Sacramento, CA Opening and Closing Dates 07/13/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Salary $45,155 - $55,934 Link to Court Careers Information http://www.cae-fpd.org/employment.html
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER Dauphin County, PAASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERHarrisburg, PAThe Assistant Public Defender investigates assigned cases, interviews and subpoenas witnesses and conducts research in preparation for pre-trial hearings and trials; counsels clients; prepares and files motions, briefs, and other legal documents; visits jails and state correctional facilities if client is detained; represents client at pre-trial hearings/conferences, other proceedings, arraignments, jury and non-jury trials, sentencing and post-conviction hearings; prepares post-trial motions, briefs and arguments for appeals to Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts; conducts legal research in preparation of cases and trials; negotiates plea-bargains with District Attorney and interacts with other internal departments, police and external agencies. The Assistant Public Defender is responsible for but not limited to performing the following essential functions: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: Investigates assigned cases, interviews and subpoenas witnesses and conducts research in preparation for pre-trial hearings and trials.
Staff Attorney State of IdahoStaff AttorneyBoise, ID$102,000–$122,000 / hourExample of Duties Working with the SPD administration to identify and implement statewide litigation strategies; Assisting SPD attorneys with legal research and briefing of complex indigent defense issues; Conducting legal research and analysis at the request of the SPD administration; Providing research and analysis on legal issues involving indigent defense; Acting as a resource on the interpretation of existing or proposed laws and rules that could impact the agency and/or indigent defense; Maintaining a current knowledge of legal issues of importance to the agency and keeping current on new and emerging laws, policy developments, and best practices related to indigent defense; Regularly updating SPD staff and contract attorneys on developments in indigent defense and other relevant issues; Acting as a resource expert for SPD staff and SPD contract attorneys, including compiling and maintaining lists of various defense experts, such as mitigation specialists, psychologists, and investigators; Working with the SPD administration to develop and manage long-term research and resource strategies; Working with the District Public Defenders, SPD attorneys and contract attorneys to identify appropriate experts and other resources for specific cases; Reviewing funding requests submitted for reasonableness, accuracy, and compliance with SPD policies; Negotiating with experts on contract rates and executing service agreements; Maintaining a statewide brief bank; Appearing in court to litigate issues impacting the SPD as needed; Defending indigent people, including adults in criminal cases, juveniles in delinquency cases and parents and children in child protection cases as agency needs require; Representing misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, sentencing, dispositions, probation violations and other proceedings as needed; Working in the Case Management System (CMS) to document case work and timekeeping in accordance with SPD policy; Ensuring effective representation and compliance with SPD policies and procedures and the Idaho State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct; Availability during evenings and weekends for emergency issues; and Other duties as assigned. POSITION & RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of the Staff Attorney is to support the agency's core goal-providing zealous holistic representation-by working with the SPD administration and public defenders across the state to research, analyze, and provide litigation support for issues impacting SPD clients.
Assistant Federal Public Defender (Trial Unit) United States CourtsAssistant Federal Public Defender (Trial Unit)Charlotte, NC$120,716–$184,093 / yearLocation Charlotte, NC Opening and Closing Dates 08/05/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade AD-29 Salary $120,716 - $184,093 Link to Court Careers Information https://ncw.fd.org/employment Link to Job Announcement. Court Name/Organization North Carolina Western Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position We are looking for an Assistant Federal Public Defender for our Trial Unit in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NewPublic Safety Officer-Unarmed-AHNP Advocate Health and Hospitals CorporationPublic Safety Officer-Unarmed-AHNPGeorgiaTypically requires 1 years of experience in a security, related public safety, or customer service area that includes experiences in responding to emergent situations and identifying and resolving issues that pose a potential risk to patients, visitors, teammatesand/or property. Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including but not limited to inspections to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, and fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, patient valuables management, and thorough contraband searches.
Full-Time Faculty - Criminal Justice and Legal & Paralegal Studies Ivy Tech Community College of IndianaFull-Time Faculty - Criminal Justice and Legal & Paralegal StudiesIndianapolis, INThe Position: Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within the Criminal Justice and Legal and Paralegal Studies academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement. Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
Senior Deputy Circuit Court Clerk Ingham County MichiganSenior Deputy Circuit Court ClerkLansing, MIPerforms duties related to bonds, including processing time sensitive matters, preparing orders to revoke bond, notifying third parties regarding collection of bond monies including bond surety companies, preparing bond-related notices to parties and attorneys, scheduling related show cause hearings, programming fees, and maintaining accurate bond information in electronic case management solution. Coordinates expedient processing of urgent matters such as emergency motions, motions for temporary restraining orders, motions for ex parte relief, bench warrants, and petitions for personal protection orders so that appropriate Court action can be taken and subsequent decisions disseminated to law enforcement, parties, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
Defense Counsel (Clinton) State of OklahomaDefense Counsel (Clinton)OKAbilities required include presenting statements of fact and law; clearly and logically articulate position in written and oral form; analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures; direct and/or perform independent and difficult research, analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems; conduct legal research on Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, the Oklahoma State Court Network, and printed or internet-based legal resources; meet timelines while following the Oklahoma statutes; and represent the agency in a professional manner. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of applicable state and federal laws; applicable regulations for non-capital trials; constitutional law and the Oklahoma constitution; agency policies and procedures; trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; methods and techniques for conducting legal research and writing.
Internship PDD Worcester Fall 2026 Committee for Public Counsel ServicesInternship PDD Worcester Fall 2026Worcester, MAIt is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values as we maintain a steadfast commitment to: (1) Ensure that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human differences and experience; (2) Provide a work climate that is respectful and supports success; and (3) Promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. This unit will provide interns with a wide range of opportunities, including, but not limited to, legal research and writing, arraignment and bail advocacy, second seating trials, pretrial investigations including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses.
Staff Counsel YAD EdLaw Western MA Committee for Public Counsel ServicesStaff Counsel YAD EdLaw Western MABoston, MAThe duties of the Staff Counsel include, but are not limited to: Providing direct representation in all areas of education advocacy including school-based meetings, special education team meetings, school discipline hearings and appeals (including possible appeals to district and superior court), state complaints, and other collateral consequences of school failure; Meeting with clients and conducting intake interviews; Providing direct support to delinquency and child welfare attorneys through advisory case support, requests for assistance, and ongoing regionally based training; Providing direct representation in administrative hearings before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals; Maintaining strong working relationships with the local Juvenile Court, Probation, DYS, DCF, DESE, community agencies, and other stakeholders in the Juvenile and Child Welfare systems; Participating in state and local coalitions to drive education policy reform; Keeping up to date on practice issues and emerging laws to be able to provide appropriate and timely training and assisting with researching, preparing, and publishing training materials, legal outlines, practice guides, and practice advisories; Conducting legal research and writing, including preparing papers for National conferences, with publishing opportunities; Mentoring attorneys from area law firms on pro bono education matters; Working on projects related to improving legal representation and outcomes for court involved children; Assisting with the creation of annual plans for education advocacy training programs and projects; and, Other duties as assigned. Candidates with fewer years of experience who demonstrate strong knowledge, initiative, and the ability to manage an active caseload will be fully considered; Experience with the juvenile court system; Experience with the child welfare system; Experience with state agencies such as DCF, DMH and DDS; Ability to provide trauma informed and culturally competent representation; A demonstrated commitment to justice; Experience working with children and young people of diverse backgrounds; Knowledge of state and local resources of use to children and young people; Understanding of juvenile legal practice and policy issues; and, Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian-Creole is strongly preferred.
Internship PDD Boston Fall 2026 Committee for Public Counsel ServicesInternship PDD Boston Fall 2026Boston, MAIt is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values as we maintain a steadfast commitment to: (1) Ensure that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human differences and experience; (2) Provide a work climate that is respectful and supports success; and (3) Promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. This unit will provide interns with a wide range of opportunities, including, but not limited to, legal research and writing, arraignment and bail advocacy, second seating trials, pretrial investigations including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses.
Clerk 2 - Opota State of OhioClerk 2 - OpotaColumbus, OHThe duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs general clerical duties: Processes & registers Academy student information; creates dorm room assignments; directs students & instructors to appropriate rooms; Logs course information or data, codes & tracks data; researches files requested; makes corrections to filed data; maintains files; logs course information & or data, checks files for information requested regarding courses or registrations; makes corrections; maintains files by purging, consolidating or creating files. Commission staff oversees training requirements and basic curriculum for peace officers, private security, local corrections, jail personnel, K-9 units, and humane agents, in addition to firearms programs for public defender investigators, bailiffs, probation officers, and parole officers.
NewAdministrative Professional 1 - Ross County Office State of OhioAdministrative Professional 1 - Ross County OfficeChillicothe, OHDaily tasks include opening client files, gathering indigency applications from potential clients at the courts, entering court dates, court filing, distributing discovery materials, and preparing mail. You will work under the supervision of the office Program Administrator and collaborate with the core support staff team to achieve the common goal of meeting court deadlines and providing quality client service.
Assistant Professor of Law and Director of Legal Externships and Public Interest Seton Hall UniversityAssistant Professor of Law and Director of Legal Externships and Public InterestNewark, NJ$92,965–$103,295 / yearThe Director works collaboratively with the Office of Career Services and the Associate Dean for Experiential Education, while maintaining primary responsibility for the academic integrity, assessment, and accreditation of the Externship Program. Develop and maintain relationships with judges, government agencies, public interest organizations, prosecutors'' offices, public defenders, corporate legal departments, and law firms to expand and diversify externship opportunities for students.
Legal Secretary State of OregonLegal SecretarySalem, OR$4,186–$6,187Attorney Support: The person in this role will provide comprehensive legal assistant support to assigned attorneys by maintaining organized case files, processing incoming documents, and reviewing trial court records and electronic case management systems. Office Support: This position will provide cross-coverage and support for other legal assistants, including serving as "officer of the day," covering for assistants on extended leave, and managing case transfers and intake processes.
Court Marshal City of LakewoodCourt MarshalLakewood, ColoradoPerforms Court Marshal duties, including operation of security equipment such as magnetometer, X-ray, and hand-held wands, transporting prisoners, serving subpoenas, citations and other orders to persons involved in Court cases, effecting arrests within the Municipal Court area, handling firearms with proficiency and safety, and dealing with potentially dangerous situations. Enters Municipal Court warrants into court computer; enters restraining orders and area of restriction orders from the Lakewood Municipal Court into CCIC.
Program Leader, Law Enforcement & Public Safety Training SkydioProgram Leader, Law Enforcement & Public Safety TrainingSan Mateo, California$150,000–$210,000 / yearThe Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond . Work closely with customer agencies to develop and execute curriculum to embed DFR into everyday patrol, RTCC, and supervisory workflows, not as a specialized program.
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER I/II/III (Public Defender) - Control No.: 2608-2900-2805-0013 COUNTY OF WASHTENAWASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER I/II/III (Public Defender) - Control No.: 2608-2900-2805-0013Ann Arbor, MI$74,827.22–$136,565.26 / yearTITLE:ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER I/II/III GRADE:118 -122 LOCATION:220 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor UNION AFFILIATION:Public Defenders Association JOB SUMMARY As an assistant trial lawyer to the appointed county public defender, under either general or direct supervision of managerial/supervisory staff, this developing, professional level - trial lawyer position serves as an integral part of a legal defense team. Effectively represents the appointed county public defender in providing competent legal representation for clients charged with criminal or civil violations at arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, sentencing, preliminary examinations for felonies, abuse and neglect matters and juvenile delinquency cases.
Criminal Defense Attorney - Virginia Licensed Right Path Law Group, PLLCCriminal Defense Attorney - Virginia LicensedFairfax, VA$100,000–$120,000 / yearRight Path Law Group is growing, and we’re looking for a battle-tested Criminal Defense Attorney who’s ready to own the courtroom and make a lasting impact in the lives of clients. A minimum of 3 years of experience in criminal law (public defenders and prosecutors welcomed) preferred, which should include handling felony cases and conducting jury trials.