Description
Clark County, Ohio Public Defender Office
NOTICE OF VACANCY- STAFF ATTORNEY
Clark County Personnel Office
Springview Government Center
3130 East Main Street
Springfield, Ohio 45503
Positions: Director / Felony caseload
Staff Attorney – Felony caseload
Staff Attorney – Misdemeanor caseload
Location: Clark County Public Defender Office, 50 East Columbia Street, Suite 101, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio 45502
Director/Supervisor: James D. Marshall
Salary: $60,000 – $125,000 annually (dependent on experience/qualifications)
County benefits: Health Care Insurance; Paid vacation; Paid sick leave
2026 Law School Grads taking Ohio bar exam encouraged to apply
Possible reduction of student loans
Date Posted: August 7, 2026
Application Deadline: Positions open until filled
Current Clark County public defender employees are aware of these openings and this posting
Instructions:
Interested applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of interest and a resume to James D. Marshall at jmarshall@clarkcountyohio.gov. Applications may be obtained at www.clarkcountyohio.gov or at Springview Government Center, 3130 E. Main St., Springfield, OH 45503, 3rd floor. Applicants needing accommodation in completing this application, please contact 937.521.2015.
Required Licenses and or Certificates:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing or sat for most recent Ohio bar exam. If not currently licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, passing the most recent Ohio bar exam will be a condition of continued employment. A current, valid driver license and safe, reliable personal vehicle available for county business use, and vehicle insurance that meets or exceeds the statutory minimum for the State of Ohio is also required.
Clark County is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliance Employer.
Clark County does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial/marital status, gender identity, genetic information, language, military/veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status.
