0000007848.PUBLIC DEFENDER 6.PUBLIC DEFENDER
About The Position
Directs and manages the operations of an organizational section of the Public Defenders Office or co-directs the operation of a division under the direction of a higher level attorney or performs duties associated with high level and/or high profile cases (ex: Capital Murder) by providing all defense counsel services and serving as first or second-chair defense attorney at trial. Manages, evaluates, and trains public defenders and staff. Oversees operations including case assignments, docket call, and plea bargains or settlement negotiations. Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management. Represents the client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials. Ensures effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses, the general public, the media, and other interested parties. Conducts legal research, drafting legal documents, and interpreting laws, rules and regulations. Work is performed independently with general direction from the First Assistant. Management Scope: Directs/oversees staff and day-to-day operation of a section, including budget.
Requirements
- Must be an attorney.
- Ability to provide all defense counsel services.
- Ability to serve as first or second-chair defense attorney at trial.
- Ability to manage, evaluate, and train public defenders and staff.
- Ability to oversee operations including case assignments, docket call, and plea bargains or settlement negotiations.
- Ability to perform case evaluation, preparation, and management.
- Ability to represent clients in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials.
- Ability to ensure effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses, the general public, the media, and other interested parties.
- Ability to conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and interpret laws, rules and regulations.
- Ability to work independently with general direction.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high level and/or high profile cases (e.g., Capital Murder).
Responsibilities
- Directs and manages the operations of an organizational section of the Public Defenders Office or co-directs the operation of a division.
- Provides all defense counsel services and serves as first or second-chair defense attorney at trial for high level and/or high profile cases.
- Manages, evaluates, and trains public defenders and staff.
- Oversees operations including case assignments, docket call, and plea bargains or settlement negotiations.
- Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management.
- Represents the client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials.
- Ensures effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses, the general public, the media, and other interested parties.
- Conducts legal research, drafting legal documents, and interpreting laws, rules and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
