Deputy Public Defender II - Office of Public Defense
Core
Full journey-level attorney providing legal representation to financially qualified defendants in Superior Court, handling felonies and various court hearings.
Role type
Senior IC defense attorney
Builds
Court defense strategies and case resolutions for indigent defendants
Domain
Criminal law / Public defense
Required skills
Legal research, case analysis, trial strategy, court representation, staff supervision, budget administration, legal writing, negotiation, time management
Preferred skills
Experience with Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Involuntary Treatment Act hearings
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Represent defendants in Superior Court for felonies; Assist other attorneys in 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; Conduct research into legal precedents and statutes; Interact and negotiate with opposing counsel, judges, and law enforcement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC