Assistant Public Defender

• Knowledge of: Federal, State, common and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; case, statutory, regulatory and common law; NC General Statutes to defend criminal cases.
• Skills in: strong communication, interviewing, and organization.
• Ability to: analyze facts, laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, and related written documents and apply applicable law to those facts; and a willingness to learn and develop an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.