The Knox County Public Defender's Office is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Public Defender position.

Duties will include the representation of clients in felony, misdemeanor, traffic, juvenile abuse and neglect, and juvenile delinquency cases.

Applicants must either be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois or eligible to practice under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711. Applicants should have strong research, writing, and negotiation skills, the ability to work well with others, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to public service and the representation of individuals who are unable to afford counsel.

Salary will be commensurate with experience in the range of $60,000.00 to $70,000.00. Compensation package includes insurance, paid vacation, and participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Deadline for applying is August 4, 2023.

Qualified persons may apply by faxing or emailing a cover letter, resume, and list of two references to:

David M. Hansen
Knox County Chief Public Defender's Office
200 South Cherry Street, 2nd Floor
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
TELEPHONE: (309) 345-3876
FAX: (309) 341-1961
EMAIL: dhansen@knoxcountyil.gov
WEBSITE: https://co.knox.il.us/public-defender

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