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Kanawha County Public Defender

KANAWHA COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE
Charleston, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2027

The Kanawha County Public Defender Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Public Defender. Applicants must be licensed to practice in West Virginia or eligible to be licensed by full admission, reciprocity, or Rule 9 of the West Virginia Rules for Admission to Practice. Experience is preferred but not required. Starting salary is $65,000 and can commensurate with experience to $90,000. Benefits include paid leave and holidays, paid family medical leave, life and health insurance, and participation in the Public Employee Retirement System. Applicants may send cover letter, resume, and professional references to Zoe Shavers, P.O. Box 2827, Charleston, WV 25330, or email

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000

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