Public Defender 2 (3382)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender • Carlsbad, NM

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The objective summary of this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis. Public Defender 2's are typically paid an hourly rate that ranges from $37.74 ($78,499.20 annually) to $40.00 ($83,200.00 annually). This position qualifies for an additional hourly pay differential of $5.30 hourly / $11,024.00 annually. Hourly pay differential reflects geographical and retention pay incentives, as applicable to the position advertised. Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.

Requirements

• License to practice law in New Mexico, or eligible for a limited license issued by NM Supreme Court.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Employment eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) in the U.S. is required.
• We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis.
• Handle a variety of cases, including misdemeanor, juvenile, youthful offender or appellate cases.
• Assist higher level Attorneys with complex cases.
• Advise and counsel clients regarding case strategy and possible outcomes.
• Conduct plea bargaining, when appropriate, with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases.
• Attend seminars, training classes and review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.
• Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home)
• Work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule
• Compensatory time (paid time off accrued) at an even (1:1) rate if they request to work extra hours in advance and get approval from their supervisor.
• Compensatory time may be paid-out upon leaving the department depending on budget availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed