Public Defender 3 (Remote Candidates) (10117150)-Alamogordo, NM

Position Description At our Law Offices of the Public Defender in Alamogordo, NM, we understand the importance of flexibility in today's legal landscape. While we have a dedicated office in Alamogordo, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates who can telework and manage their cases effectively from a remote location. Regular working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST, Monday - Friday will be required. Your primary focus will be on providing high-quality legal services, developing strategies, and advocating for clients in court. If you’re ready to take the next challenge in your legal career, work with zealous colleagues, and represent clients who need your expertise in Alamogordo, we’d love you to apply for this position. Essential Functions Specific to this opening this position will be responsible for the following: felony probation violation adjudications, felony arraignments, conditions of release and evidentiary hearing arguments, hearings to determine whether there are conditions of release which can reasonably assure the safety of the community and individuals within the community (5-409 hearings), and occasional substantive motion writing for felony cases on a trial track (suppression motions). The right candidate should be an extremely passionate litigator and excellent communicator. Attorneys at this level should be able to represent clients in all misdemeanors or juvenile cases and low to medium level felonies with limited supervision. Provides guidance and mentoring to lower levels Attorneys and Law Clerks. Works under the direction and guidance provided by higher level Attorneys and/or Managing Attorney. Will conduct plea bargaining when appropriate with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases. Will 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. 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. The Appellate Division attorneys of this level interview clients and trial counsel, reviews the record and researches to support arguments that errors have been made by the lower courts. Performs related and other duties as assigned. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Note: An Employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD3 level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels PD2 through PD3.