What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney - Public Defender (Prescott) position at Yavapai County Government?
The Public Defender’s Office has openings for motivated Public Defenders to join our amazing, passionate, and collaborative team. We are looking to fill several positions so candidates can be highly experienced or just starting out. We are looking for one experienced Felony attorney for Early Disposition Court (no trial work), one attorney for Misdemeanors, one attorney for Dependency and one attorney for Delinquency, all are based in the Prescott office. Salary ranges from $83,052.43 (entry level) to $149,000.47 (highly experienced). Benefits are competitive and include retirement, life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance for the employee. The ideal candidate will share our mission and values.
The County Public Defender’s Office has developed its own department mission and core values. We at the Public Defender’s Office strive to ensure access to justice for all people. We live our why by being diligent, fearless, and principled in our pursuit of justice. We show up well-prepared and are committed to our why. We are bold, creative, and accessible every day. We are honest, authentic, and trustworthy in our actions.
The Yavapai County Public Defender’s Office is a collegial, paperless office where all employees have the option to work remotely from their homes in a hybrid arrangement or in the office full-time. We stress work-life balance and manage our caseloads to ensure it. We would love to talk to you about our office and your interests.
This office is committed to find the right people to fill these positions, we interview most candidates but are looking for people who value our Why and are committed to indigent defense work.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
Major Duties:
- Reviews relevant facts and creates a defense strategy.
- Confers with relevant county departments and outside agencies.
- Confers with and advises clients.
- Appears at court hearings.
- Represents clients at trial.
Expectations:
- To possess a working knowledge of the principles of criminal law, rules of evidence, motion practice and rules of court.
- To apply legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems.
- If applicable to the assigned caseload, to have a basic understanding of child development, substance abuse, and the service available to clients.
- To produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts.
- To perform self-directed research and analysis as required for effective defense.
- To possess the ability to handle a large volume of work.
- To develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, the courts, employees of other departments, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
Other Skills
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to analyze and organize factual information; ability to make persuasive legal arguments; ability to work in a team environment.
Salary : $83,052 - $149,000