Missouri State Public Defender Career Opportunities
Current vacancies
Working at Missouri State Public Defender
Join a team of dynamic professionals who are proud to be collectively called Public Defenders. Missouri State Public Defender offers opportunities to support individuals accused of crime through various roles that include: clerical and legal support positions, information technology, investigation, operations, mitigation and social work, as well as attorney representation. The Public Defender system relies on numerous collaborations to ensure its effectiveness. Be a part of a team that makes a difference in the criminal justice system. View Missouri State Public Defender job openings on mocareers.mo.gov
Benefits at MSPD
Learn more about the great benefit package with MSPD, which includes paid vacation leave, sick leave, holidays, low cost health insurance, retirement, disability, life insurance and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Review Missouri State Public Defender employee benefits
Information for out-of-state applicants
Out-of-state applicants: If you are licensed in another state, you may be eligible for a temporary Missouri license. If eligible, you can apply for current MSPD attorney vacancies. If you have taken the UBE in a jurisdiction outside of Missouri and wish to transfer your score, you may also be eligible to do so. Learn more about temporary Missouri licenses and UBE score transfers
Relocating to Missouri
Considering relocating to Missouri? Missouri is a unique blend of the South and the Midwest offering welcoming communities, vibrant city life as well as small town charm. It is full of natural beauty, culture and educational opportunities in addition to its affordable cost of living. Missouri currently has the fourth lowest cost of living in the United States. View Missouri cost of living data