Assistant Public Defender

Responsibilities

• Conduct case evaluations, assess client eligibility, review evidence, and ensure jurisdictional accuracy.
• Manage caseload, attend court appearances, maintain records, coordinate activities, and prepare cases for hearings and trials.
• Represent clients in County, Magistrate, and Municipal Courts, preparing and presenting cases for defense.
• Investigate cases by interviewing clients and witnesses, reviewing records, inspecting evidence, and preparing exhibits and expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in court at various hearings, including arraignments, pre-trials, and specialty court sessions; prepare motions and arguments.
• Conduct various hearings, including those related to juvenile detention, probation revocation, mental health, and bond hearings.
• Notify defendants and bondsmen of court appearances, and address client and public inquiries and complaints professionally.
• Serve as a liaison to clients, families, and witnesses, providing updates and guidance on legal processes.
• Perform administrative duties such as data entry, document management, and responding to inquiries.
• Stay updated on criminal legislation and case law; attend necessary training to maintain legal knowledge and skills.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Conduct case evaluations, assess client eligibility, review evidence, and ensure jurisdictional accuracy.
• Manage caseload, attend court appearances, maintain records, coordinate activities, and prepare cases for hearings and trials.
• Represent clients in County, Magistrate, and Municipal Courts, preparing and presenting cases for defense.
• Investigate cases by interviewing clients and witnesses, reviewing records, inspecting evidence, and preparing exhibits and expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in court at various hearings, including arraignments, pre-trials, and specialty court sessions; prepare motions and arguments.
• Conduct various hearings, including those related to juvenile detention, probation revocation, mental health, and bond hearings.
• Notify defendants and bondsmen of court appearances, and address client and public inquiries and complaints professionally.
• Serve as a liaison to clients, families, and witnesses, providing updates and guidance on legal processes.
• Perform administrative duties such as data entry, document management, and responding to inquiries.
• Stay updated on criminal legislation and case law; attend necessary training to maintain legal knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctorate degree.
• Over three years and up to and including five years of municipal law or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.