Deputy Public Defender

Navajo County
Navajo County Salary
Holbrook, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2024
Your caseload, depending on your level of experience, will include a diverse mixture of case types (unless misdemeanors are more appropriate).  Additional assignments (such as drug court defense attorney) are possible.
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
 
·         Reviews legal cases to determine if sufficient cause exists to prosecute.
·         Advises law enforcement officers and witnesses of legal procedures.
·         Files complaints on Justice Court misdemeanor cases.
·         Prosecutes or defends cases in Justice Courts.
·         Confers with clients. Advises clients regarding their legal rights, courses of action and strength of a case.
·         Reviews performance and gives instructions and guidance in court procedures, trial techniques and in matters of law.
·         Conducts legal research on own behalf and that of other attorneys by computer.
·         Obtains and reviews source documents such as police reports, medical records, and transcripts. Locates and interviews witnesses.
·         Prepares and files necessary court documents. 
·         Attends and participates in court appearances and legal proceedings.
·         Knowledge of principles and procedures of the Arizona justice system.
·         Knowledge of the application of statutes and legal precedents.
·         Knowledge of legal and administrative proceedings.
·         Knowledge of the preparation of legal defenses and prosecutions.
 
·         Skill in rendering logical, clear and effective arguments.
·         Skill in interpreting statutes, case histories and various laws.
·         Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
·         Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
·         Skill at conducting computerized legal research.
·         Skill in preparing documents by word processing.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and current membership in the State Bar of Arizona.

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