Asst Public Defender I-V

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

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About The Position

The Office of Defense Services’ Office of Conflicts Counsel (OCC) seeks a motivated and enthusiastic attorney to join our Kent County practice. This is a full-time position managing OCC’s Kent County office. The Kent County Managing Attorney will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office and the management of the Kent County conflicts program for all Delaware State Courts.

Requirements

• Applicants must be members of the Delaware Bar with experience in criminal law.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate conflicts declared by the Office of the Public Defender in Kent County and assign counsel.
• Recruit and supervise attorneys under contract and attorneys accepting case assignments in Kent County, including mentoring and training new lawyers.
• Ensure attorneys are providing high quality legal services to their conflict clients, including providing guidance on complex legal issues.
• Respond to inquiries from courts, clients, families and other stakeholders regarding conflict cases.
• Act as court liaison responsible for conflict-related issues including case assignments, court coverage, calendar conflicts, and meetings.
• Staff and maintain coverage for arraignments, preliminary hearings, and any other necessary calendars.
• Monitor conflict attorney caseloads and assignments.
• Review and approve requests for expert and other services, researching providers and making recommendations where needed.
• Review and approve attorney and service provider payment requests.
• Accurately maintain Defender Data and case management records.
• Assist with calendar coverage and carry a limited caseload.
• Provide back-up support as needed for Chief Conflicts Counsel and New Castle and Sussex Managing Attorneys.

Benefits

• Group Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Prescription
• Flexible Spending
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Health Management Programs
• 21 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services
• Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available
• Student loan repayment assistance and forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees