Deputy Public Defender
Location: Adams County Public Defender’s Office, Hastings, Nebraska
District: 10th Judicial District
The Adams County Public Defender’s Office has an immediate opening for a Deputy Public Defender. Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Nebraska State Bar Association is required. Our office is committed to providing top-notch representation to indigent clients for felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, mental health commitments and child support/paternity cases as assigned by the courts. Our current team consists of three skilled attorneys, and we are looking to add another aspiring attorney to our team. Criminal and juvenile law experience is preferred but not mandatory, and new graduates are encouraged to apply. This position provides significant trial experience, which is particularly valuable to new graduates as well as seasoned attorneys. The office location is Adams County Public Defender’s Office, 300 North St. Joseph Avenue, Suite 401, Hastings, Nebraska.
Apply as soon as possible; applications will close when the position is filled. The starting salary is $76,000.00 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is included with this position, and it qualifies for Veterans’ Preference/EOE/AAP.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Melissa A. Wentling
Adams County Public Defender
Fax: (402) 463-0599
If you need additional information, you may contact the Adams County Public Defender’s Office at (402) 463-0555.