Deputy Public Defender III
National Legal Aid & Defender Association, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
Position Description: Under direction, the selected candidate interviews, advises, and represents clients in authorized criminal and civil cases; structures and directs investigations; prepares trials, pleadings, and motions; tries cases before court and jury; effectively presents sentencing and disposition positions on behalf of clients; and performs related duties as required and appropriate. Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating knowledge of: The principles of criminal and civil law, criminal procedure, and trial practice; The methods of legal research and writing; The rules of evidence. The Successful Applicant Will Also Have The Ability To Gather and evaluate complex data and draw logical conclusions; Evaluate facts and formulate an effective course of action; Read, interpret, and apply the principles contained in the State and Federal Constitutions, statutes, published court decisions, and other relevant legal precedent; Orally communicate complex information and concepts to persons of divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; Present persuasive arguments as an advocate in a clear and reasoned manner; Interrogate and cross-examine witnesses in the courtroom; Write clearly and concisely; Organize large quantities of complex material in a logical manner for presentation in court; Effectively and logically present evidence in complicated criminal proceedings; Recognize and evaluate approaches to situations of a potentially sensitive nature; Provide excellent and courteous customer service, and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Work independently under general supervision; think creatively; Develop new methods, procedures, or approaches to achieve desired results; Effectively use office computers and/or data base systems; Some positions may require the ability to train, review, and supervise minimally the work of less experienced attorneys. Examples of Duties
Interviews clients regarding prospective criminal or civil actions and advises them of their rights and legal options; structures and directs investigations; reviews evidence; interviews witnesses and prepares them to testify. Conducts legal research; analyzes statutes, case law, evidence, and other relevant information in order to develop case strategies. Prepares for trials; negotiates with prosecuting authorities on disposition and modification of cases; appears with and for clients in court hearings, making appropriate legal motions, pleas, and arguments on points of law; participates in jury selection; makes final arguments and summations in defense of the accused in trial courts. Prepares petitions, briefs, arguments, motions, pleadings, other legal instruments, reports, and correspondence, and argues in the appropriate forum.
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Position Description: Under direction, the selected candidate interviews, advises, and represents clients in authorized criminal and civil cases; structures and directs investigations; prepares trials, pleadings, and motions; tries cases before court and jury; effectively presents sentencing and disposition positions on behalf of clients; and performs related duties as required and appropriate. Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating knowledge of: The principles of criminal and civil law, criminal procedure, and trial practice; The methods of legal research and writing; The rules of evidence. The Successful Applicant Will Also Have The Ability To Gather and evaluate complex data and draw logical conclusions; Evaluate facts and formulate an effective course of action; Read, interpret, and apply the principles contained in the State and Federal Constitutions, statutes, published court decisions, and other relevant legal precedent; Orally communicate complex information and concepts to persons of divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; Present persuasive arguments as an advocate in a clear and reasoned manner; Interrogate and cross-examine witnesses in the courtroom; Write clearly and concisely; Organize large quantities of complex material in a logical manner for presentation in court; Effectively and logically present evidence in complicated criminal proceedings; Recognize and evaluate approaches to situations of a potentially sensitive nature; Provide excellent and courteous customer service, and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Work independently under general supervision; think creatively; Develop new methods, procedures, or approaches to achieve desired results; Effectively use office computers and/or data base systems; Some positions may require the ability to train, review, and supervise minimally the work of less experienced attorneys. Examples of Duties
Interviews clients regarding prospective criminal or civil actions and advises them of their rights and legal options; structures and directs investigations; reviews evidence; interviews witnesses and prepares them to testify. Conducts legal research; analyzes statutes, case law, evidence, and other relevant information in order to develop case strategies. Prepares for trials; negotiates with prosecuting authorities on disposition and modification of cases; appears with and for clients in court hearings, making appropriate legal motions, pleas, and arguments on points of law; participates in jury selection; makes final arguments and summations in defense of the accused in trial courts. Prepares petitions, briefs, arguments, motions, pleadings, other legal instruments, reports, and correspondence, and argues in the appropriate forum.
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