Deputy Public Defender
Description:
Position Type:
Professional/Deputy Public Defender
Date Posted:
10/13/2025
Location:
Public Defender
Date Available:
10/13/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
DEPARTMENT: Public Defender's Office
HIRING RATE: $84,370-$130,000 per year based on education and position related experience.
BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP
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 @ for more detailed information
Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: FAX:
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer