POSITION:  Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:  Juvenile Division

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time

JOB CATEGORY: Supervisor

SALARY: $90,840.00 (yearly)

STATUS:  Full-time

FLSA STATUS: 

DATES: OPTIONAL May 4, 2026 until filled

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Supervisor of the Juvenile Division of St, Joseph County Public Defenders

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct public defenders in CHINS and Juvenile Delinquency Cases,

Represent public defense clients in CHINS and Juvenile Delinquency Cases.

Serve as a liaison between the Probate Court Judiciary and the St. Joseh County Public Defender’s Office.

Keep and maintain records of Public Defender case assignments in CHINS and Juvenile Delinquency Cases.

Qualifications

Must be licensed to Practice Law in the State of Indiana.

Five or more years of experience in handling CHINS and Juvenile Delinquency cases.

Prior management experience preferred

Education/Experience

Licensed Indiana Attorney in Good Standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.  Public Defender qualifications available at Public Defender Office