Assistant Public Defender

A County Located in the U.S. State of Illinois

  • Belvidere, IL
  • Recent Graduates
  • Full Time
  • Not Specified
  • 72,500 - 78,000 / Yearly
  • Not Specified
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Description:

The Boone County Public Defender's Office in Belvidere, Illinois is hiring for an Assistant Public Defender. This position is open to all experience levels, including newly-licensed attorneys. The anticipated caseload could include a mix of Criminal Misdemeanors, Misdemeanor DUI's, Misdemeanor Traffics, and Juvenile Delinquency cases.

The successful applicant will be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois or awaiting results from the July 2025 Bar Exam. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in the representation of indigent clients. Training will be provided by the office, but coursework related to criminal law and/or prior experience in a criminal law office, public defender's office, or state's attorney's office is a plus.