Assistant Appellate Defender

• Knowledge of: North Carolina criminal law and procedure, federal constitutional law, North Carolina common law and constitutional law, and North Carolina statutes.
• Ability to: analyze facts, identify relevant law, and apply it to the facts; conduct thorough legal research efficiently; plan and execute an effective appellate litigation strategy; manage and meet deadlines; express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner; communicate clearly and effectively; accept advice and learn from assigned mentors; work with colleagues in a cooperative and collaborative manner; and treat clients with diverse life experiences and backgrounds with dignity and respect.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements A law degree from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in North Carolina are required. Employer seeks applicants with experience as a judicial law clerk, or as a trial attorney representing clients in criminal cases in trial courts as an assistant public defender or attorney in private practice. Applicants from out of state with experience in an appellate or trial level public defender’s office are encouraged to apply, although a North Carolina Bar license will be required before representing clients in North Carolina courts.