Assistant Public Defender - Tuscaloosa

The Office of Public Defender Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is accepting applications for one or more dedicated attorneys to serve as Assistant Public Defenders. Attorneys in this challenging and rewarding position work with a team providing client centered, zealous, conscientious, caring, professional, ethical, and skilled representation of indigent persons charged with state criminal offenses in Tuscaloosa County.

Criteria for this position includes creativity, intellectual acuity, excellent research and writing skills and oral advocacy skills; ability to communicate and work well with others; demonstrated interest in criminal defense issues and commitment to obtaining justice for indigent persons. All applicants must be a member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar, or be eligible for admission to the Alabama State Bar, and have a driver’s license and appropriate motor vehicle insurance.

Attorneys in this office may not engage in the private practice of law. Attorneys in this office may not engage in other employment without the express permission of the Public Defender. Attorneys in this office may not engage in the private practice of law.

The starting salary for this position is $65,000, and a final salary agreement is dependent on experience. This office provides excellent benefits. To apply, please forward a letter describing your interest in the position, a resume, appropriate references, and a brief writing sample by mail to:

Joseph P. Van Heest, Public Defender
Office of Public Defender
714 Greensboro Avenue, Suite 519
Tuscaloosa, Al 35401

You may alternatively send your information via email to: jvanheest@tcpdo.com and esnow@tcpdo.com.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Hiring is dependent upon the appropriation of funding.

This program is an Equal Opportunity Employer.