Assistant Public Defender – Trumbull County

You will serve in the courts of Trumbull County as a trial-level attorney that provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot otherwise afford an attorney. Note: the position does not involve trial-level representation in federal court and does not […]

Assistant Public Defender – Washington County, Ohio Office

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Assistant Public Defender – Washington County, Ohio Office

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Chief Public Defender

Hamilton County, Ohio is seeking an experienced attorney to fill the position of Chief Public Defender. The successful candidate will serve under the direction of the current Chief Public Defender with the assistance of the Deputy Public Defender from date […]

Client Engagement Specialist

Duties include but are not limited to the following: – Appearing in courts around Montgomery County to screen and qualify clients for Public Defender services; – Appearing in jail to screen and qualify clients for Public Defender services; – Covering […]

Client Engagement Specialist

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Criminal Investigator 2

Investigate the facts and circumstances of the alleged offense(s), gather and analyze records, gather documentation to support the testimony of expert and lay witnesses, and obtain and notarize affidavits and gather and organize physical documentary evidence.  Travel throughout Ohio and […]

Director of Communications

We are seeking a creative and collaborative executive level team member to develop and enact internal and external communications for the OPD.  You will be responsible for identifying and recommending communication strategies that ensure consistent and positive brand image across internal […]

Docketing Clerk

DOCKETING CLERK Position Announcement 24-007 THE OPPORTUNITY The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Docketing Clerk in the Columbus and Cincinnati Offices. The Docketing Clerk will provide clerical and administrative […]

General Counsel

Respond to and proactively identify issues related to various areas of law, including Professional Rules of Conduct for Lawyers, Ohio Ethics Laws, State of Ohio State Accounting Fiscal Essentials Manual, State of Ohio Administrative Code and Human Resources Division (HRD) […]

Hamilton County Public Defender Training Director

Applicants, please submit a letter of interest and resume. Class Title   Public Defender Training Director  – Chief Attorney II Code #   52252 BOCC Pay Grade: D Latest Revision: 11/14/20231 Minimum Hourly Rate: $43.82 EEO Category: Professional Maximum Hourly Rate: $63.98 […]

Investigator – Capital Habeas Unit

INVESTIGATOR – CAPITAL HABEAS UNIT Position Announcement 24-009 THE OPPORTUNITY The Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Ohio, is accepting applications for the position of Investigator in the Capital Habeas Unit, to be stationed in the Columbus office. Our mission […]

Legislative Policy Manager/Attorney

You will lead and manage legislative efforts and provide counsel and advice to agency leadership regarding legislation and legislative activities. You will also provide legal counsel and advice to agency leadership and appointing authority. The position reports to the Agency […]

Managing Assistant Public Defender – Wrongful Conviction Project

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender is seeking a dedicated leader to serve as the Director of the Wrongful Conviction Project (this position is classified as a Managing Assistant Public Defender). The Wrongful Conviction Project (WCP) is dedicated to […]

Managing Counsel – Appeals and Post-conviction Department

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Our Mission: Advocating. Fighting. Helping.Our Vision:    A […]

Managing Counsel (Managing Assistant Public Defender) of Appeals & Post-conviction Department

You will be responsible for the mission, vision, planning, strategic direction and management of the Appeals & Post-conviction (APC) department. APC includes a team of 16 staff who collectively provide representation in a wide range of proceedings occurring after a […]