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Job TitleAssistant Public DefenderJob Title NoteWill County Public Defender
Job SummaryOnce appointed by the Judiciary of the 12th Judicial Circuit, all Assistant Public Defenders provide indigent clients with legal representation in criminal and quasi criminal matters. Assistant Public Defenders represent indigent clients in juvenile, misdemeanor, local traffic and felony matters. This is an on-site role.
Minimum QualificationsLaw Degree required. Ability to communicate effectively with Clients, Colleagues, Judges, Opposing Counsel and other Court Personnel. Ability to prioritize and multi-task several case files. License to Practice Law in Illinois required.
Salary Range$75,000 (Starting range) -$117,500 (Top of the range). Collective BargainingAgreement -Will County Circuit Court/Office of The Chief Judge 12th Judicial Circuit Court and IAM Union, Local 701. https://willcounty.gov/open-and-participatory-government BENEFITS: Attractive bene...
Job SummaryOnce appointed by the Judiciary of the 12th Judicial Circuit, all Assistant Public Defenders provide indigent clients with legal representation in criminal and quasi criminal matters. Assistant Public Defenders represent indigent clients in juvenile, misdemeanor, local traffic and felony matters. This is an on-site role.
Minimum QualificationsLaw Degree required. Ability to communicate effectively with Clients, Colleagues, Judges, Opposing Counsel and other Court Personnel. Ability to prioritize and multi-task several case files. License to Practice Law in Illinois required.
Salary Range$75,000 (Starting range) -$117,500 (Top of the range). Collective BargainingAgreement -Will County Circuit Court/Office of The Chief Judge 12th Judicial Circuit Court and IAM Union, Local 701. https://willcounty.gov/open-and-participatory-government BENEFITS: Attractive bene...
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- Location Will County, Illinois
- Job Type Full-time
- Category Law Enforcement Workers
- Posted Date July 04, 2026
- Application Deadline August 13, 2026