Assistant Public Defender
City of Tucson•Easley, SC
•$35 - $53•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Public Defender position at the City of Tucson’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.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate
- Under one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
- A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Experience in Criminal Law
- Trial experience and or Immigration experience preferred but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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).
- Leads paraprofessionals, assistants, seasonal employees, law students/interns, volunteers, or temporary employees on requests related to client representation.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned under the direction of the supervisor/administration.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage
- pension plan
- optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings
- 38 paid days off in the first year of employment
- twelve weeks of paid parental leave
- paid tuition reimbursement
- student loan repayment
- off- and on-the-job training
- employee resource groups
- paid volunteer hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
