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Description:
Position Duties and QualificationsSummary of Duties:
Performs professional legal work defending indigent clients charged with misdemeanor offenses in City Court including pretrial functions. Advises clients on a wide range of direct and collateral consequences of criminal prosecution.
Duties and Responsibilities:*
Position Specific Summary
The Assistant Public Defender position at the A Government Entity's Public Defender's Office advises indigent clients on a wide range of direct and collateral consequences of criminal prosecution and is responsible for all pretrial functions. This position requires court coverage for other attorneys and is occasionally called to court for client assistance.
This position works under the supervision of the Supervising Public Defender. This position does not supervise.
Working Conditions: Mostly office environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Pre-trial Preparation (45%) - Essential
Prepares cases for trial by conducting client interviews (in-person, virtual, telephonic, and jail). Reviews and evaluates evidence. Researches legal issues and specific case issues. Drafts legal documents. Conducts witness interviews. Participates in plea negotiations and settlement conferences. Prepares evidence and documents to present for trial per city and state guidelines. Provides case staffing/consulting. Conducts crime scene investigations and prepares exhibits such as photos, diagrams, and documents.
Court Appearances (40%) - Essential
Defends clients in City Court by attending hearings, in both virtual and in-person environment, arguing relevant issues and case law, presenting mitigating factors, conducting direct and cross examination of witnesses, making objections, introducing evidence. Conducts legal hearings, evidentiary hearings, jury and/or bench trials. Presents documentation and other relevant information to appropriate individuals including prosecutors (for plea negotiations) and supervisors (for case review).
Case Administration (10%) - Essential
Leads paraprofessionals, assistants, seasonal employees, law students/interns, volunteers, or temporary employees on requests related to client representation
Other Duties as Assigned (5%) - Non-Essential
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned under the direction of the supervisor/administration.
All duties, responsibilities, and percentage of time listed are subject to change.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education:
Juris doctorate degree (JD): Law (Required)
or a related field.
Work Experience:
Experience in criminal litigation
Under one (1) year of directly related experience
Skills:
Certifications:
State Bar of Arizona - American Bar Association
Languages:
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual – English/Spanish
Experience in Criminal Law
Trial experience and or Immigration experience preferred but not mandatory.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education:
Juris doctorate degree (JD): Law (Required)
or a related field.
Work Experience:
Experience in criminal litigation
Under one (1) year of directly related experience
Skills:
Certifications:
State Bar of Arizona - American Bar Association
Languages:
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual – English/Spanish
Experience in Criminal Law
Trial experience and or Immigration experience preferred but not mandatory.
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