DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Benton County•Bentonville, AR

13d•$71,805 - $98,731•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Public Defender Attorney is responsible for conducting legal research and writing legal documents for use in litigation and for providing legal assistance to clients. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar in accordance with ACA 16-22-20
Experience in law
Must be certified for D and C felonies, misdemeanors, juveniles, guardianship, mental health cases, traffic cases punishable by incarceration and all contempt proceedings punishable by incarceration.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of legal research and writing techniques
Knowledge of state and federal court practices and procedures
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply legislation and case related information
Ability to conduct litigation
Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports

Responsibilities

Conducting legal research
Writing legal documents for use in litigation
Providing legal assistance to clients

Benefits

County Paid Insurance Benefits
Employee Medical
Basic life and ADD Insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Voluntary benefits
Medical (Spouse/Children)
Dental, and Vision coverage
Supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Critical Illness coverage
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity plans
Participation in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) pension program
Voluntary Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457(b) Retirement plan
11 Paid Holidays annually
Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 working days per year)
Paid Vacation Leave (up to 10 working days per year)
Paid Personal Day annually