0000005265.ATTORNEY III.PUBLIC DEFENDER
About The Position
Performs legal assignments with minimum supervision and may be assisted by Attorneys I and II. Work is performed under general directions with authority to make tactical and legal decisions in connection with providing a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned misdemeanor, felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases, to include but not limited to: case evaluation, legal advice, relaying plea offers and representing clients in jury trials, non-jury hearings, plea negotiations and dismissals; ensuring appropriate communication with the client, Judge, prosecuting attorney and court personnel, in addition to trying to contact the clients witnesses and other necessary parties to the case as needed; conducting legal research, drafting legal documents and interpreting laws, rules and regulations; and receives level of oversight, training and supervision based on experience and expertise in assigned area.
Responsibilities
- case evaluation
- legal advice
- relaying plea offers
- representing clients in jury trials
- representing clients in non-jury hearings
- plea negotiations and dismissals
- ensuring appropriate communication with the client, Judge, prosecuting attorney and court personnel
- contacting the clients witnesses and other necessary parties to the case as needed
- conducting legal research
- drafting legal documents
- interpreting laws, rules and regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
