Deputy Public Defender

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER DEPARTMENT: Public Defender's Office HIRING RATE: $88,343-$174,961/ year based on education and position related experience.

BENEFITS

• 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: December 13, 2026 HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Minimum 40 hours/week - no private practice LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County TRAVEL 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. 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