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What they do
A Law Professor teaches national and regional legislative ideas and truths, as well as the methods used in practicing various forms of law to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, law professors will perform legal services.
$93,685 / year median in Indiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
DEPUTYPUBLIC DEFENDER
DEPARTMENT:
Public Defender's OfficeHIRING RATE
$88,343-$139,999 / year based on education and position related experience.BENEFITS OFFERED
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
- Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
- 14 Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
POSITION TO BE FILLED
ASAPHOURS & DAYS OF WORK:
Minimum 40 hours/week - no private practiceLOCATION OF POSITION
Elkhart CountyTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Within County (please complete driving page on application)JOB SUMMARY
Required to provide legal services to all clients, to whom the Public Defender's Office is appointed. Attorneys may also provide legal assistance in Child in Need of Services; Parental Termination matters and delinquencies as needed. Conduct client interviews, both in and out of the correctional facilities, process trials, assist in locating witnesses, draft appropriate motions and general correspondence as needed.JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana
- Felony Caseload Position
- Criminal Law Experience preferred, but not mandatory
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) abilities helpful
- Pre-employment background check Contact Jeffrey Majerek 574-538-3811 for more detailed information Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N.