Deputy Public Defender
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Government
POSITION:
Deputy Public Defender
DEPARTMENT:
St. Joseph County Public Defenders
WORK SCHEDULE:
Varies
JOB CATEGORY:
Deputy Public Defender
SALARY: $44,407.00 yearly
STATUS:
Part time/Full Benefits
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
DATES:
12/18/25 until filled
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.
Benefits- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals
- Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
- Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness
- Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)
- Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources
Description:
This position is part-time, non-exempt, and is covered under the Saint Joseph County Employee Policy Manual. Applicant must have experience level pursuant to State Public Defender guidelines.
Requires frequent visitations with clients who may be incarcerated at the St. Joseph County Jail.
Qualifications- Licensed Indiana Attorney in Good Standing with the Indiana Supreme Court. Public Defender qualifications available at the Public Defender Office.
- Background Check:
Must pass a criminal background investigation.
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