We are happy to share that we have several open positions right now: - Associate Director of Client Services - Defense Center Coordinator - Supervisor, Mitigation - Paralegals - AFSCME 3696 (Various Locations) More information and the links to apply to each of these positions is available on our website: https://lnkd.in/gEUnhJ92 Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your networks!
Cook County Public Defender
Legal Services
Chicago, Illinois 2,476 followers
Protecting the fundamental rights, liberties and dignity of each person whose case has been entrusted to us
About us
Our mission is to protect the fundamental rights, liberties and dignity of each person whose case has been entrusted to us by providing the finest legal representation. We are one of the largest criminal defense firms in the country, with more than 450 attorneys and more than 650 employees overall, representing tens of thousands of Cook County, Illinois residents charged with every type of criminal offense and child protection violation. The Public Defender has the responsibility to staff courtrooms throughout the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Public Defender of Cook County is Sharone R. Mitchell Jr. The attorneys in the office work as his assistants.
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https://www.cookcountypublicdefender.org/
External link for Cook County Public Defender
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- Legal Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
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- Government Agency
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Primary
69 W Washington St
Chicago, Illinois 60602, US
Employees at Cook County Public Defender
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We are excited to share that we are hiring paralegals! These are unionized positions with AFSCME 3696. More information and the application are available on Cook County’s Taleo website: https://lnkd.in/gyGA8tAV Please help us spread the word about this great opportunity to join our office and protect the rights of our clients every day as part of a skilled legal team!
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There are three days left to apply to intern with us this fall! Links to more information and the application are below:
Calling all law students: Apply to be a Fall 2024 law student intern with our office! This position posted today and is open until August 17th. Learn more below and on our website: https://lnkd.in/g7f-nw2j Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gYguqXan Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks!
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Calling all law students: Apply to be a Fall 2024 law student intern with our office! This position posted today and is open until August 17th. Learn more below and on our website: https://lnkd.in/g7f-nw2j Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gYguqXan Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks!
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Our office was thrilled to be part of the 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade today where we celebrated our LGBTQIA+ clients, colleagues, & partners and shared information about our 24/7/365 Arrest Hotline: https://lnkd.in/g-RZm7Bm Know your rights & stay safe celebrating, Chicago!
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Join us this Saturday for a fundraiser for the Jack Carey Memorial Scholarship, our attorney union AFSCME local 3315's fund for volunteer law student interns! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gXBmQQAX
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We are excited to announce that our office will be hosting a Partners for Justice Client Advocate at the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland! Please spread the word and contact PFJ with any questions about the position. https://lnkd.in/gVrPD6BD
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We are excited to share that we are currently hiring for Interpreters and Mental Health Clinicians! Learn more through the graphics below. You can find links to the full position postings and the applications on our website: https://lnkd.in/gEUnhJ92
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We're thrilled to share that HB 5285, a joint initiative of our office & Cook County Government has passed both houses and will be sent to the Governor for his signature into law! Huge thanks goes to our sponsors State Representative Kevin Olickal and State Senator Celina Villanueva for their support and hard work!
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This morning, Assistant Public Defender Ross "Ari" Holberg argued in front of the Illinois Supreme Court in In re V.S. At stake is the right of parents to appeal findings of abuse and neglect and the related opportunity to gain more access to their children. Here Ari is pictured with Legal Resources Division Chief Jim Jacobs in front of the court.
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