TLAS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Date: 3 hours ago
City: Toledo, OH
Contract type: Part time
Position Description
The Toledo Legal Aid Society (TLAS) has been recognized locally, statewide, and nationally as a leader in criminal justice reform. In addition, TLAS has been a key stakeholder in criminal justice reform efforts in Lucas County, Ohio including, but not limited to, its involvement with the Safety & Justice Challenge.
POSITION TITLE: TLAS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (2-4 fellowships available)
DIVISION: Felony and Municipal (Combination)
DESCRIPTION: The TLAS Fellowship Program provides meaningful training and experience for entry-level attorneys. Each TLAS Fellow will be paired with an attorney from the felony division and an attorney from the municipal division. These pairings establish a mentoring relationship with experienced attorneys and provide a strong foundation for a career as an Assistant Public Defender with TLAS. Fellows will engage in client interviews; conduct arraignments and bond modification hearings; negotiate with prosecutors; research legal issues; participate in trials and suppression hearings; draft sentencing memorandum; and participate in sentencing hearings. Fellows work 38-40 hours per week, on average, and must commit to a one-year term. Ideally, successful TLAS Fellows will continue their careers as Assistant Public Defenders with our office.
Compensation: $73,500.00 (plus 401(K), Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance)
The Toledo Legal Aid Society (TLAS) has been recognized locally, statewide, and nationally as a leader in criminal justice reform. In addition, TLAS has been a key stakeholder in criminal justice reform efforts in Lucas County, Ohio including, but not limited to, its involvement with the Safety & Justice Challenge.
POSITION TITLE: TLAS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (2-4 fellowships available)
DIVISION: Felony and Municipal (Combination)
DESCRIPTION: The TLAS Fellowship Program provides meaningful training and experience for entry-level attorneys. Each TLAS Fellow will be paired with an attorney from the felony division and an attorney from the municipal division. These pairings establish a mentoring relationship with experienced attorneys and provide a strong foundation for a career as an Assistant Public Defender with TLAS. Fellows will engage in client interviews; conduct arraignments and bond modification hearings; negotiate with prosecutors; research legal issues; participate in trials and suppression hearings; draft sentencing memorandum; and participate in sentencing hearings. Fellows work 38-40 hours per week, on average, and must commit to a one-year term. Ideally, successful TLAS Fellows will continue their careers as Assistant Public Defenders with our office.
Compensation: $73,500.00 (plus 401(K), Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance)
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