Accountable to the Public Defender Corporation and responsible for administering and supervising a multi-attorney office. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Public Defender Corporation office, ensuring timely, ethical and competent representation for all clients served by the PDC. Responsible for the supervision of all staff, including any Deputy Chief Public Defender and Assistant Public […]

The Public Defender Corporation for the First Judicial Circuit of West Virginia has an immediate opening for the position of Assistant Public Defender in the Corporation’s Weirton office.  Assistant Public Defenders represent indigent clients at the trial court and appellate stages in the following proceedings:  criminal, extradition, probation and parole, contempt, juvenile, and abuse and […]

The Kanawha County Public Defender Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Assistant Public Defender. Experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must be licensed to practice in West Virginia and be in good standing with the State Bar. Benefits include paid leave and holidays, life and health insurance, and participation in […]

Seeking full time assistant public defender. Must be licensed in the State of WV or eligible for admission to the Bar. Public Defender will provide representation of indigent persons in abuse and neglect, felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, juvenile cases, mental hygiene and other trial proceedings. Computer skills and ability to follow office policies/procedures are […]

Nature of Work Under the direction of the DHHR General Counsel in close collaboration with the State Health Officer and Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health (“BPH” or “Bureau”), performs advanced and complex legal work related to the laws impacting BPH programs and any additional applicable laws. Performs related work as required. This position […]