0000008382.PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT(PART-TIME ATTORNEY IV).PUBLIC DEFENDER
About The Position
The Motion for New Trial (MNT) attorney will be responsible for investigating, evaluating and filing (when appropriate) MNTs within 30 days of a final trial court judgment on cases where the Public Defender is appointed on appeal. The investigation and assessment of the potential filing will require reading trial transcripts, interviewing clients, and potentially collaborating with trial counsel to determine if a motion could and/or should be filed. This position will be housed in the appellate division but will require presence in the trial courts, working with clients/investigators, as well as supporting briefing counsel on the appeal. The MNT attorney would set up initial case: perform conflict check, log deadlines on calendar, file any initial motions, request trial attorney file, subpoena jail visit logs and jail cards, order medical records, and have preliminary meeting with client. They will also evaluate case: review trial court records, conduct necessary legal research on applicable law; interview client, consult with trial counsel; review and gather evidence; and determine if MNT is appropriate to file. If MNT is appropriate: will draft and file the motion. If the State replies, prepare and file the reply brief. They MNT attorney will also represent the client in the MNT hearing, if applicable. If MNT not appropriate for filing: prepare a memo for the appellate file on why MNT not appropriate for filing.
Requirements
- Conducts legal research.
- Drafts legal documents.
- Interprets laws, rules, and regulations.
- Experience and expertise in assigned area.
- Ability to read trial transcripts.
- Ability to interview clients.
- Ability to collaborate with trial counsel.
- Ability to perform conflict checks.
- Ability to log deadlines on a calendar.
- Ability to file initial motions.
- Ability to request trial attorney files.
- Ability to subpoena jail visit logs and jail cards.
- Ability to order medical records.
- Ability to conduct preliminary meetings with clients.
- Ability to review trial court records.
- Ability to conduct necessary legal research on applicable law.
- Ability to consult with trial counsel.
- Ability to review and gather evidence.
- Ability to draft and file motions.
- Ability to prepare and file reply briefs.
- Ability to represent clients in hearings.
- Ability to prepare memos.
Nice To Haves
- Public Defender experience.
- Appellate division experience.
- Trial court presence.
- Experience working with clients/investigators.
- Experience supporting briefing counsel on appeal.
Responsibilities
- Investigate, evaluate, and file Motions for New Trial (MNTs) within 30 days of a final trial court judgment.
- Read trial transcripts, interview clients, and collaborate with trial counsel.
- Set up initial cases, including performing conflict checks, logging deadlines, filing initial motions, requesting trial attorney files, subpoenaing jail logs and cards, ordering medical records, and meeting with clients.
- Evaluate cases by reviewing trial court records, conducting legal research, interviewing clients, consulting with trial counsel, and reviewing/gathering evidence.
- Draft and file MNTs when appropriate.
- Prepare and file reply briefs if the State replies.
- Represent clients in MNT hearings.
- Prepare a memo for the appellate file explaining why an MNT is not appropriate for filing if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
