3Ls: Post-Grad Missouri Justice Fellowship Application Deadline Thursday Sept. 22
by Chesney McAfee Walden · September 20, 2022
MISSOURI JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP
Description: Two year criminal defense fellowship with Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD). Fellows will gain hands-on trial experience as they manage their own caseload and defend their clients through each step of the criminal case. By bringing quality legal representation to underserved communities in Missouri, fellows will demand justice for the indigent accused. Fellows receive two weeks of hands-on, intensive trial training with ongoing training and CLE opportunities throughout fellowship.
Duties: Litigating all aspects of the case from arraignment through disposition, whether that be plea or trial; zealously advocating for their clients at all times, working to protect the best interests of the client and striving for optimal outcomes; maintaining communication with clients through telephone, in person, or institutional visits; communicating each step of the case to clients; negotiating with prosecutors; keeping client apprised of investigations, negotiations, and court rulings; drafting motions and pleadings; participating in fellowship activities such as trainings, workshops, and networking events.
Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice law in Missouri or be sitting for UBE Bar Exam in July 2023.
Location: Placement in underserved communities as determined by MSPD. Fellows must remain open to placement statewide. Fellows of the 2023 class may be placed in following locations: Chillicothe, Farmington, Jackson, Kennett, Kirksville, Hannibal, Lebanon, Moberly, Poplar Bluff, Rolla, Sedalia, St. Joseph, Union, West Plains
Salary/Benefits: Annual Salary: $52,104/year
Eligible for full state benefits including 3 weeks vacation leave accrual per year; 3 weeks sick leave accrual per year; 13 paid holidays per year; Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage; Low cost health insurance plan; Defined benefit retirement plan.
Fellowship Term: August 2023 through July 2025
Questions: Contact Gina Hall in Human Resources if you have questions about employment opportunities. [gina.hall@mspd.mo.gov; (573)777-9977]
– The Missouri State Public Defender System is an Equal Opportunity Employer –
Apply via Symplicity OCI, “FALL 2022 OCI: Missouri Public Defender System Resume Collect” by Thursday September 22.
