District Defender

Jackson Trial Office

Salary: $8,040/month

Job Description: Managing attorney for the Jackson District Office. This eighteen-attorney office handles cases in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, Perry, Scott, and Stoddard counties. In addition to caseload responsibilities, the District Defender is responsible for case assignments, monitoring of employee performance, hiring and development and implementation of office policies.

Qualifications: Must be a member of the Missouri Bar and have criminal law experience. Management experience preferred.