Description:

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. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

Applications Accepted until Position Is Filled

Elkhart County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer