Defend Shelby with Us!

The Law Office of The Shelby County Public Defender is currently seeking applications for Assistant Public Defenders with five or more years of recent criminal jury trial experience.

EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEYS NEEDED

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Commitment to client-centered criminal defense legal practice

• Five years or more of criminal defense jury trial experience, including recent experience as lead counsel at trial

• Experience representing clients at trial who are charged with Murder 1st Degree, Class A Felonies or Class B Felonies

• Excellent legal research and writing skills

• Active TN Law License

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Shelby County, TN

• Some travel may be required

COMPENSATION

• Salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive fringe benefits, including pension plan, health insurance, life insurance, etc.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Résumé, cover letter and references should be submitted to the attention of The Shelby County Public Defender via email at publicdefenderjobs@shelbycountytn.gov

• No reply will be received unless you are selected for an interview. If selected for an interview, a writing sample may be required.

• Application period will remain open until all positions are filled