Assistant Public Defender Salary in Rhode Island

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How much does an Assistant Public Defender make in Rhode Island? The average Assistant Public Defender salary in Rhode Island is $107,476 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $92,591 and $124,562. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Coventry, RI	Avg. Salary $107,785	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Cumberland, RI	Avg. Salary $107,991	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Providence, RI	Avg. Salary $107,991	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Narragansett, RI	Avg. Salary $108,609	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Tiverton, RI	Avg. Salary $108,917	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Westerly, RI	Avg. Salary $109,535	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Woonsocket, RI	Avg. Salary $107,888	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, RI	Avg. Salary $108,917	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, RI	Avg. Salary $107,991	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ashaway, RI	Avg. Salary $109,741	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Legal Assistant II

Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc - Portland , OR

MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single ... The Legal Assistant position is a customer service position providing administrative support to the ...

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Experience Level Criminal Defense Attorney

Snohomish County Public Defender Association - Everett , WA

Snohomish County Public Defender Association is a private, non-profit law office that is passionate ... assist with the investigation. * Refer appropriate cases for social work services. Communicates ...

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Senior Deputy Public Defender

Bannock County - Pocatello , ID

The Sr. Deputy Public Defender Attorney handles and manages more complex felony, misdemeanor ... Ability to assist in the training

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 62 days ago

Interpreter

Federal Public Defender CAE - Fresno , CA

The Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is accepting applications for a Spanish ... and assistant paralegals. They must demonstrate considerable resourcefulness, initiative ...

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Paralegal Legal Assistant

Geller Law, PC - Walnut Creek , CA

Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews * Assist in the development and ... Geller after several years of being a Public Defender where he handled hundreds of DUI cases and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 77 days ago

Staff Attorney (Family Law)

PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION - Seattle , WA

Action (PDA) (formerly The Public Defender Association) is looking for a Staff Attorney to provide ... The Staff Attorney will assist LEAD participants who seek to reconnect with their children through ...

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What does an Assistant Public Defender do?

Common responsibilities of an Assistant Public Defender

Negotiates with County and City Attorneys to reach plea agreements.

October 29, 2022

Interviews clients in custody and makes initial decisions concerning such things as bail, release from custody, and mental competency to stand trial.

December 26, 2022

Represents client at pre-trial hearings/conferences, other proceedings, arraignments, jury and non-jury trials, sentencing and post conviction hearings.

March 21, 2023

Prepares post trial motions, briefs and arguments for appeals to Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts.

April 29, 2023

Handling preliminary hearings for both felony and misdemeanor cases which are bond over to Superior and State court.

December 04, 2022

Required to work in jail environment (will be required to comply with all conditions imposed to enter a facility of this type).

January 04, 2023

Performs related duties as required.

February 03, 2023

Maintains confidentiality of information.

March 26, 2023

Provides information regarding County or unit activities and functions to clients, the public and other staff which may require the use of tact and discretion or the interpretation of policies, procedures or guidelines.

April 08, 2023

Supervises support staff in the operational aspects of representing indigent defendants at the initial Article 15.

April 16, 2023

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About Rhode Island

Rhode Island (/ˌroʊd -/ (listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest state in area, the seventh least populous, the second most densely populated, and it has the longest official name of any state. Rhode Island is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. It also shares a small maritime border with New York. Providence is the state capital and most populous city in Rhode Is...

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About Rhode Island Rhode Island (/ˌroʊd -/ (listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United....More

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