Misdemeanor Case Coordinator

Salary and Benefits Salary range $55,000.00-$65,000.00 commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, life insurance, dental, vision, medical, parental leave, and retirement 401(k). Employees are not eligible for participation in the OPERS retirement system, but qualify for Public […]

Mitigation Investigation Specialist

The Mitigation Investigation Specialist position plays a key role in providing quality client-centered investigation services as a member of the Mitigation and Investigation Department. The mission of the Department is to provide a thorough investigation in an ethical and honest […]

Mitigation Investigation Specialist

You will conduct and/or lead mitigation investigation through bio-psycho-social field investigation in the trial, post-conviction, federal habeas and clemency phase of capital cases, and conduct mitigation investigation for non-capital cases, including but not limited to cases that involve juveniles being […]

Open Letter to Judge Sean C. Gallagher, Court of Appeals of Ohio, Eighth Appellate District

Instead, you maintain, despite considerable evidence to the contrary, that our criminal justice system is “overwhelmingly fair” and that we must “find an acceptable balance between efficiency and justice.” Finally, you rather cynically urge all of us to “accept the […]

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2

You will provide paralegal, clerical, and administrative support as an integral member of the Appeals and Post-conviction (APC) Department team. APC includes a team of 16 staff who collectively provide representation in a wide range of proceedings occurring after a […]

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2

The Death Penalty Department is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2. The Department represents death-sentenced clients in all stages of post-trial litigation and executive clemency. Post-trial litigation may include direct appeal, post-conviction, and federal habeas […]

Ross County Office Director

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender is seeking an organized, dedicated and mission-driven leader to serve as the Director of the Ross County Public Defender Office. The Ross County Office is a trial-level office with two supervising attorneys and […]

Social Work Case Manager

Duties include but are not limited to the following:– Interview clients to identify needs and appropriate referrals;– Coordinate as needed with client supports, community resources, treatmentproviders, and court staff to facilitate client success;– Prepare written reports and testify in court;– […]

Social Work Case Manager

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Social Work Supervisor

You will supervise six Social Work Assistants who work across two divisions (Trial Services and Appellate Services) and across five different work sites.  Our Trial Offices in Athens, Chillicothe, Lima, and Warren each have or will have a Social Work […]

Staff Attorney

Law Office of the Hamilton County Public Defender  Is this position in person, remote, or hybrid: In Person What is the salary or wage for this position: $80,256 / year Start date for this position: August 2026 Open Position(s): Staff […]

Staff Attorney, Municipal Division

Salary: Minimum $71,000.00-$88,000.00 (Commensurate with Experience) and benefits including paid vacation, sick time, life insurance, dental, vision, medical, and retirement 401(k). Employees are not eligible for participation in the OPERS retirement system but do qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. […]

Staff Attorney, Municipal Division

Salary: Minimum $71,000.00-$88,000.00 (Commensurate with Experience) and benefits including paid vacation, sick time, life insurance, dental, vision, medical, and retirement 401(k). Employees are not eligible for participation in the OPERS retirement system but do qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. […]

Supervising Assistant Public Defender – Athens Co.

You will supervise Assistant Public Defenders, maintain a complex caseload, and serve as a mission-driven member of the Athens County leadership team reporting to the Athens County Office Director. The Athens County Office provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot […]

Supervising Assistant Public Defender – Athens County Office

You will supervise Assistant Public Defenders, maintain a complex caseload, and serve as a mission-driven member of the Athens County leadership team reporting to the Athens County Office Director. The Athens County Office provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot […]

Supervising Assistant Public Defender – Death Penalty

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is seeking dedicated leaders to fill three Supervising Assistant Public Defender (APD) positions in the Death Penalty Department.   The Supervising APD position requires a leader who models a strong commitment to indigent […]