Public Defense and Assigned Counsel Attorney Tender - 139289733

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Public Defense and Assigned Counsel Attorney Positions

Deadline: 08 May 2026

Posting Date: 10 Apr 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 139289733

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Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

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The office of the Defender General is searching for attorneys to provide Public Defense and Assigned Counsel services under contract throughout the State of Vermont for Fiscal Year 2027, commencing July 1, 2026. These legal services are available to indigent defendants charged with crimes with the possibility of jail, to parties in juvenile proceedings in Family Court, in appellate cases before the Vermont Supreme Court, and in post-conviction relief cases. Contracts include: • Public Defense Caseload Relief services throughout the State and appellate services. o Known opening • Serious Felony Unit services throughout the State. • Conflict Assigned Counsel services in all counties throughout the State. Assigned counsel contractors provide quality legal services to persons entitled to be represented by a public defender, in cases in which the public defender in the county has a conflict of interest. These contracts range from a very small caseload in only criminal or juvenile cases to full-time contracts covering both caseloads. Known openings listed below. o Bennington County Criminal o Bennington County Juvenile o Chittenden County Criminal o Lamoille County Criminal o Rutland County Juvenile o Windham County Criminal • Conflict Assigned Counsel appellate services. • Conflict Assigned Counsel post-conviction relief services. • Assigned Counsel Coordinator Services. Qualifications for public defense and assigned counsel contracts are current admission to the Vermont Bar, handicap accessibility to the practice and a demonstrated ability to provide high quality representation with an emphasis on trial practice and courtroom skills while managing a heavy caseload. The contracts are performance based and provide for a monthly payment based on historical caseload. Contractors are required to carry professional liability insurance in the amount of $500, 000 per occurrence. Special Instructions: For further information, including current rates of compensation and caseload s...
Est. Dollar Value: $0.00

Tender Expiration Date: 5/8/2026 10:00

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