Deputy Public Defender II
Core
Full journey-level attorney providing legal representation to financially qualified defendants in Superior Court, handling felonies and various court hearings.
Role type
Mid-level public defense attorney (IC)
Builds
Court defense strategies and case resolutions for indigent clients
Domain
Criminal law / Public defense
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, case analysis, court representation, staff supervision, budget administration, legal writing, negotiation
Preferred skills
Experience with Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Involuntary Treatment Act procedures
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Represent defendants in Superior Court for felonies; assist other attorneys with trial strategy and legal research; handle miscellaneous court hearings including arraignments and probation violations; review police reports and interview witnesses; prepare and administer budgets; supervise, train, and evaluate staff; negotiate with opposing counsel and judges.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC