Assistant Public DefenderMadison County Administration Building - Edwardsville, IL 62025Salary Range $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category LegalDescriptionQualifications:Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Illinois AND must be in good standing with the IL state bar.Experience: Some experience in the practice of criminal law is preferred, but not required.Residency: Madison County, IL residency requirements must be met within 6 month of hire.Benefits:Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness—Federal Student LoansComplete health insurance benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA/FSALife Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coveragePaid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick leavePaid maternity/paternity leaveRetirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund ("IMRF") pensionExamples Of Duties And Responsibilities:Zealously and efficiently represent clients charged with a variety of criminal offenses:Negotiate cases with prosecutors;Counsel and advise each client as to plea offers;Prepare and try cases as lead counsel or co-counsel;Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above;