Assistant Public Defender III Post Disposition Unit

Introduction

The Delaware Office of Defense Services (ODS) is committed to ensuring that every personregardless of income background or circumstanceis treated fairly and respectfully in the justice system. As Delawares public defender agency ODS protects constitutional rights supports individuals and families during difficult moments and works to strengthen trust and fairness across our communities.

Our mission is zealous advocacy for the people. This simple but powerful commitment guides every aspect of our work and reflects our belief that justice must be accessible humane and rooted in dignity for all Delawareans. Our work is carried out by a team of dedicated attorneys and professionals across Central Administration the Public Defenders Office and Office of Conflicts Counsel. More than 200 staff members serve Delawareans with compassion integrity and a deep belief that dignity equity and justice must be accessible to all.

Assistant Public Defenderstogether with investigators forensic social specialists mitigation specialists client advocates legal assistants and administrative staffstand beside adults and youth navigating criminal and delinquency charges. They also represent parents in abuse and neglect proceeding in the Family Court helping protect the fundamental rights of families and ensuring parents have a meaningful voice when facing life-altering decisions. Across all case types our teams connect clients with needed services challenge systemic barriers that deepen inequity and advocate for outcomes that promote healing stability and stronger communities. Through this work ODS strives to ensure that justice in Delaware is not just a principle but a lived experience for every person we serve.

Summary Statement

Full-Time Assistant Public Defender Post Disposition Unit

The Office of Defense Services Public Defenders Office seeks a motivated and enthusiastic attorney to join our statewide practice in a full-time capacity to represent incarcerated individuals in litigation in our post-disposition unit. The attorney will counsel investigate prepare and litigate petitions filed under 11 Del. C . 4214 and 4217 pardon applications motions for registry relief expungement petitions and other post-disposition applications as needed. This role demands deep knowledge of Delaware sentencing law 4217s eligibility criteria and procedures work with experts (especially medical) and strong client advocacy skills. This role will handle cases statewide.

Career Ladder

Pay Grade A12 -

• APD I Annual Salary $90000.00

Pay Grade A14 - APD II Annual Salary $94570.00 / min - $98854.00 / max

Pay Grade A16 - APD III Annual Salary $103797.00 / min - $108147.00 / max

Pay GradeA18 - APD IV Annual Salary $113554.00 / min - $118832.00 / max

Pay Grade A120 - APD V Annual Salary $125166.00 / min - $129848.00 / max

Preferred Qualification

Applicants with experience in criminal law are preferred. Applicants without experience in criminal law but with a strong interest in the field and litigation experience are also encouraged to apply. The salary is commensurate with experience. To qualify the attorney must be admitted or pending admission to the Delaware Bar.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class :

Additional Posting Information

The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age color disability ethnicity family or marital status gender identity or expression language national origin physical and mental ability political affiliation race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status or veteran status.

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

Upon eligibility benefits to include :

Group Health Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Prescription Flexible Spending Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance Group Universal Life Insurance Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Health Management Programs.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- for assistance.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1