The North Carolina Office of the Appellate Defender is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Appellate Defender position. The Office of the Appellate Defender represents indigent persons convicted of criminal offenses in the North Carolina appellate courts.
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Assistant Appellate Defender
Expires: 2024-10-13
Organization
Office of the Appellate Defender
Salary
$54,000 to $85,000
Job Status
Full Time
Requirements
- A law degree from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in North Carolina are required.
- This position requires regular, in-person attendance at the office in Durham, NC, although telework privileges may be allowed pursuant to the office’s telework policy.
- 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. The starting salary range for this position is $54,000 to $85,000, depending on experience. Equal opportunity employer.
- 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.