Assistant Public Defender
Core
Represent indigent clients charged with serious felony offenses from appointment through disposition, including litigation, negotiation, and jury trials.
Role type
Senior IC criminal defense attorney (felony division)
Builds
Defense strategies and legal arguments for indigent clients in felony cases
Domain
Criminal law, US legal system
Required skills
Legal research, motion negotiation, jury trial presentation, case strategy development, evidence gathering, legal writing, client advocacy
Preferred skills
Experience in rural community defense, complex felony case handling
Technologies
Legal research databases, case management systems
Responsibilities
Advocate for client rights during court proceedings and trials; litigate motions and negotiate resolutions; try cases before juries; conduct legal research and prepare legal documents; collaborate with investigators and support staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC