Public Defender 3 (10114928)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all misdemeanors or juvenile cases and low to medium level felonies with limited supervision.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to lower‑level attorneys and law clerks.
• Work under the direction and guidance of higher‑level attorneys and/or the Managing Attorney.
• 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.
• Draft, review, propose and prepare reports and legal documents.
• Meet with clients, file and argue motions, investigate cases, interview witnesses, proceed to trial and file any necessary appeals.
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge derived from investigation and case law to determine whether a client should enter into a plea or go to trial.
• Appellate Division attorneys interview clients and trial counsel, review the record and research to support arguments that errors have been made by the lower courts.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned.

Pay

$42.04/hour ($87,443.20 annually)