Public Defender I

About the role

The City of Spokane Public Defender's Office seeks creative, client‑focused advocates to join a diverse team of public defense attorneys. Successful candidates are dedicated advocates who think critically and creatively in a fast‑paced environment, are open to feedback and opportunities to grow, use independent judgment to determine the proper course of action within the limits of law, maintain extensive outside contacts to obtain or supply factual information, prepare legal briefs and develop strategy, arguments and testimony, possess strong negotiation skills to bring to court in defense of clients, and care about the community and the citizens they serve.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts legal defense before the Court including representation at first appearance and arraignment.
• Gathers evidence and conducts legal research to formulate defense against charges.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and may work with an investigator to ascertain case facts, and handles other details in preparation for trial or case resolution.