Shelby County Public Defender's Office, serving the 18th Judicial Circuit of Alabama.
We are always looking for the best!
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WE ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTING RESUMES / APPLICATIONS
FOR: Legal Assistants, Social Workers, and Attorneys.
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Please forward a cover letter describing your interest in the position and your resume, by mail or email or submission through our website at www.shelbypublicdefender.org or to:
Michael A. Hensley,
Public Defender, Director,
Office of the Public Defender for Shelby County, Alabama,
Post Office Box 1652,
Columbiana, AL 35051,
Michael.hensley@oids.alabama.gov
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 and respectful workplace.
internship programs
We are now accepting applications for SPRING 2027 EXTERNSHIPS and SPRING 2027 INTERNSHIPS. Our extern and internship programs are designed for students currently enrolled in college or law school, especially those aiming for careers in Shelby County legal employment. Students seeking college credits are highly encouraged to apply, as these opportunities can lead to valuable public defender internships and ultimately Assistant Public Defender jobs.
Public Defender Internship Opportunities at Shelby County
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We post open positions with the following 12twenty Connected institutions:
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University of Alabama School of Law, Cumberland School of Law, and Columbia Southern University are excellent institutions for those pursuing careers in Shelby County legal employment, especially for aspiring attorneys interested in Assistant Public Defender jobs or seeking public defender internships.
We post open positions with the following handshake Connected institutions:
We post open positions with the following handshake Connected institutions:
We post open positions with the following handshake Connected institutions:
University of Alabama offers valuable resources for students seeking Assistant Public Defender jobs and public defender internships, especially for those interested in pursuing careers in Shelby County legal employment.
University of West Alabama
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