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CURRENT OPENINGS

April 8, 2025

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Office of Public Defender, Shelby County, Alabama is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Public Defender. Attorneys in this vital and rewarding position will be part of a public defender team providing client-centered, zealous, conscientious, caring, professional, ethical and skilled representation of indigent persons charged with state criminal offenses in Shelby County, Alabama.

Skills required for this position includes punctuality, creativity, excellent research and writing skills and oral advocacy skills; ability to communicate and work well with others; a commitment to obtaining justice for indigent persons.  All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Alabama State Bar.  Attorneys in the office may not engage in the private practice of law.  Attorneys in the Office may not engage in other employment without the express permission of the Public Defender. 

Employees of the Office of the Public Defender for Shelby County, Alabama are full-time state employees with state benefits unless otherwise noted and may not engage in other full-time employment or litigation assistance for hire without the express permission of the Public Defender. The anticipated salary range for this position is negotiable depending on experience and training. 

To apply, please forward a letter describing your interest in the position, salary requirements, a resume, appropriate references, by email to: Michael.hensley@oids.alabama.govor by mail to Michael A. Hensley, Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, Shelby County, Alabama P.O. Box 1652, Columbiana, AL 35051. Applicants may also apply online at shelbypublicdefender.org​.

The Office of the Public Defender for Shelby County, Alabama is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, age, color, national origin, disability, handicap, religion, gender, sex, or military status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

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INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT - FALL 2025 INTERNS - posted  3/25/2025

                                                               - apply by August 1, 2025.

The Office of the Public Defender, Shelby County, Alabama is now accepting applications for Intern. Interns directly assist the attorneys and staff in providing client-centered, zealous, conscientious, caring, professional, ethical, and skilled representation of indigent persons charged with state criminal offenses in Shelby County, Alabama. Interns should be prepared and able to attend court hearings and trials, when required.

Skills required for this position includes punctuality, excellent research and writing skills; ability to communicate and work well with others; a commitment to obtaining justice for indigent persons.   This position is designed for a student. 

Applications will be accepted until noon, August 1, 2025. 

To apply, please forward a letter describing your interest in the position, a resume, appropriate references, 

by email to 

Michael.hensley@oids.alabama.gov 

or by mail to 

Michael A. Hensley, Public Defender, Office of Public Defender, P.O. Box 1652, Columbiana, AL 35051. 

The Office of the Public Defender for Shelby County, Alabama is an equal opportunity employer.   We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, age, color, national origin, disability, handicap, religion, sex, or military status. 

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Employees will be part of a Public Defender Team and growing office providing client-centered, zealous, conscientious, caring, professional, ethical and skilled representation of indigent persons charged with state criminal offenses in Shelby County, Alabama.

Employees of the Office of the Public Defender for Shelby County, Alabama are full-time state employees with state benefits unless otherwise noted and may not engage in other full-time employment or  litigation assistance for hire without the express permission of the Public Defender.   The Office of the Public Defender, Shelby County, Alabama offers excellent employment and insurance benefits through the State of Alabama.