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Assistant Public Defender - Athens Co.
State of OhioUnited States of America-OHIO-Athens County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026
💰 $105,560/yr($74,214/yr – $105,560/yr)
About the role
Assistant Public Defender - Athens Co. (260000H2)
Organization
: Public Defender CommissionAgency Contact Name and Information: Tamra Meister, tamra.meister@opd.ohio.govUnposting Date
: Mar 17, 2026, 3:59:00 AMPrimary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Athens County Compensation: $74,214 - $105,560Schedule
: Full-timeClassified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: Exempt from UnionPrimary Job Skill
: Attorney/LegalTechnical Skills: Attorney/Legal, Client AdvocacyProfessional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Responsiveness, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency OverviewThe Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
Our Mission: Advocating. Fighting. Helping.
Our Vision: A Fair Justice System.
Our Values: Compassion. Dignity. Equity. Integrity. Service. Community.
We are committed to building a work environment where all team members have a voice and can embrace our differences to
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