Assistant Public Defender (District 15 – Brunswick County)

This position is being reposted.  Previous applicants do not need to re-apply. The Office of the Public Defender, District 15, Brunswick County, is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender. The selected candidate will represent indigent […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 3)

Applications accepted through 5:00pm on 6/2/24. Applications must be submitted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4435903/assistant-public-defender. This position is being reposted.  Previous applicants do not need to re-apply. The Office of the Public Defender, District 3 (Pitt County), seeks a qualified individual to serve […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 31 – Forsyth County)

This position is temporary, full-time and will end on September 13, 2024; however, there may be a possibility that this position may turn into a permanent position. The Office of the Public Defender, District 31 (Forsyth County), seeks a qualified […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 38 – Gaston County)

The Office of the Public Defender, District 38, seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender. This is a District Court position.  No experience required.  The selected candidate will represent indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 40 – Buncombe County)

The Office of the Public Defender, District 40, seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender. The selected candidate will represent indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Court.

Assistant Public Defender (District 43 – Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Graham, and Swain Counties)

Recruiting for multiple positions. Positions are being reposted.  Previous applicants do not need to re-apply. The Office of the Public Defender, District 43, which consists of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties, is seeking multiple qualified individuals […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 6 – New Hanover County)

We are seeking NC licensed attorneys, or persons who are awaiting licensure/bar results, to commence immediately or upon licensure. The New Hanover County Office of the Public Defender represents indigent clients in all criminal and juvenile delinquency matters, and parents […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 7 – Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, Northampton Counties)

Seeking North Carolina licensed attorneys, or persons who are awaiting licensure/bar results, to commence immediately upon licensure.  The salary for this position is $65,000+ depending on experience. Come join a brand-new office in District 7 as an Assistant Public Defender […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 7 – Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, Northampton Counties)

Come join a brand-new office in District 7 as an Assistant Public Defender and experience all that the inner coastland has to offer.  For those who desire a playground for water activities like kayaking and fishing, you will appreciate proximity […]

Assistant Public Defender-New Hanover County (Wilmington, NC)

The New Hanover County Office of the Public Defender represents indigent clients in all criminal and juvenile delinquency matters, and parents in abuse, neglect, and dependency matters, and in civil contempt matters.  Attorneys will represent indigent criminal clients in district […]

Capital Case Investigator

Recruiting for 2 positions The Capital Defender’s Office seeks experienced applicants to work on fact and mitigation investigation in potential capital cases at the trial level.  The work derives from NCGS §7A-468 which entitles a public defender’s office to the services […]

Indigent Defense Services Budget Manager

The Office of Indigent Defense Services is seeking a Budget Manager to manage the agency budget.  This position will be either in Raleigh or Durham.  Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Budget Execution and Oversight Direct and […]

Letter to President Biden on Judicial Nominations

“As you consider filling a judicial vacancy in the Western District of North Carolina, we encourage you to (1) continue to build racial and gender diversity on the federal bench; and (2) continue to nominate former public defenders.”

Mitigation Specialist

We seek a Mitigation Specialist to support our client-centered practice. In collaboration with the trial team, the Mitigation Specialist will gather, investigate, and analyze mitigation evidence at all stages of a criminal case. The Mitigation Specialist will develop a comprehensive […]

Public Defender Investigator (District 15 – Columbus County)

The Office of the Public Defender, District 15, seeks a qualified individual to investigate backgrounds and conduct assessments and screenings of indigent defendants.  This position will cover Brunswick, Bladen, and Columbus counties. Duties include but are not limited to the […]

Public Defender Investigator (District 18 – Orange County)

The Office of the Public Defender, District 18, seeks a qualified individual to investigate all areas of serious misdemeanor and felony indigent defendants’ cases that have been assigned by the courts to the Public Defender’s Office. Duties include but are […]