Public Defense and Assigned Counsel Contract Attorney Positions

The Office of the Defender General is seeking attorneys to provide Public Defense and Assigned Counsel services under contract throughout the State of Vermont. The contracts include Public Defense Caseload Relief services, Serious Felony Unit services, Conflict Assigned Counsel services, and more. The qualifications for public defense and assigned counsel contracts include current admission to the Vermont Bar, handicap accessibility to the practice, and a demonstrated ability to provide high-quality representation. The contracts are performance-based and provide for a monthly payment based on historical caseload. • Public Defense Caseload Relief services • Serious Felony Unit services • Conflict Assigned Counsel services • Assigned Counsel Coordinator Services