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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago

Assistant Public Defender - Northeast Tennessee

Elizabethton, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a passionate advocate to join the First Judicial District Public Defender’s Office in Northeast Tennessee. This role offers immediate courtroom experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in defending clients' constitutional rights.

LegalNon Profit

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Represent clients in General Sessions and Criminal Courts

Conduct investigations, legal research, negotiations, and trial advocacy

Build trust through consistent communication with clients

Manage a varied caseload with professionalism and sound ethical judgment

Qualification

Trial advocacyLegal researchClient communicationInvestigation skillsProfessionalism

Required

Passionate advocate for constitutional rights

Experience in courtroom representation

Ability to conduct investigations and legal research

Strong negotiation skills

Trial advocacy skills

Ability to build trust through consistent communication with clients

Ability to manage a varied caseload with professionalism and sound ethical judgment

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.

Founded in 1911

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$0.3M

Key Investors

Lumina Foundation

2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

April Frazier Camara, Esq.

President & CEO

Vernina A.

Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

Recent News

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