Assistant Defender I
Core
Provide legal representation and defense for indigent clients in criminal cases within Waldo County and other served courts.
Role type
Entry-level public defender (Assistant Defender I)
Builds
Defense strategies and legal outcomes for indigent defendants
Domain
Public Law / Criminal Defense
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, litigation strategy, witness examination, contract negotiation, legal writing, client communication, legal analysis
Preferred skills
Five years of relevant experience
Technologies
Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw
Responsibilities
Try cases in the Unified Criminal Docket, handle appeals to the Law Court, serve as second chair for Assistant Defender II, meet with jail clients, prepare complex briefs, conduct witness examinations, deliver opening and closing statements
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
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