Shelby County Public Defender's Office, serving the 18th Judicial Circuit of Alabama.
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WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES / APPLICATIONS
FOR: Receptionist - 2026
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July 1, 2026
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST
The Office of Public Defender, Shelby County, Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Receptionist. Employees in this position will be part of a public defender team and a growing office providing client-centered, zealous, conscientious, caring, professional, ethical and skilled representation of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in Shelby County, Alabama.
Skills required for this position include punctuality, excellent communication skills; ability to communicate and work well with others; ability to address and assist all visitors in a timely and professional manner; a commitment to obtaining justice for indigent people.
Minimum requirements include:
· High school diploma or equivalent, Ability to develop and maintain effective working professional relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and county and state officials,
· Ability to answer and coordinate phone messages and requests to the proper legal team or individual,
· Available to work a 3-to-4-day work week; Must maintain a professional appearance and attire.
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION.
To apply, 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.

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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.
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