ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 65575
 State of Tennessee | |
 United States, Tennessee, Sneedville | |
 Feb 19, 2025 | |
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Executive Service ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER TN District Public Defenders Conference Legal Division Greeneville, Morristown, Sneedville, Rogersville, TN Salary Range: $69,060.00 to $180,960 depending on months as licensed and practicing attorney. Closing Date: 02/24/2025Who we are and what we do: The District Public Defender's office works to provide the highest level of legal representation for indigent criminal defendants in both General Sessions and Criminal Court. Job Overview: Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to function as a criminal litigator, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide the highest level of legal representation for indigent criminal defendants in both General Sessions and Criminal Court. Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee Pursuant to the State of Tennessees Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the States policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that persons race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veterans status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws. | |