Appellate & Post-Conviction Defense Attorney

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) Division of Appellate/Post-Conviction Relief seeks an attorney to provide legal representation to indigent clients convicted of felony offenses. The role focuses on direct appeals to the Missouri Court of Appeals and post-conviction actions in circuit courts, with emphasis on legal research and persuasive brief-writing.

Responsibilities include maintaining client communication, presenting oral arguments in court, and managing a robust caseload while

Competenze

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri, awaiting bar results, or transferring bar license from a different state.
• Experience in appellate and post-conviction litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills, including the ability to present persuasive arguments in court.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Commitment to providing zealous advocacy for indigent clients and upholding principles of justice and fairness.
• Knowledge of criminal law, procedure, and appellate rules applicable in Missouri.
• Demonstrated dedication to public service and defending the rights of marginalized populations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex legal issues with professionalism and integrity.

Mansioni

• Provide high-quality legal representation to indigent clients convicted of felony offenses.
• Handle direct appeals to the Missouri Court of Appeals and post-conviction actions in circuit courts.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support clients' cases.
• Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and other pleadings for submission to appellate and circuit courts.

Conoscenze

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Criminal appellate rules

Independent work

Formazione

Licensed to practice in Missouri

Appellate/post-conviction litigation preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) Division of Appellate/Post-Conviction Relief seeks an attorney to provide legal representation to indigent clients convicted of felony offenses. The role focuses on direct appeals to the Missouri Court of Appeals and post-conviction actions in circuit courts, with emphasis on legal research and persuasive brief-writing.

Responsibilities include maintaining client communication, presenting oral arguments in court, and managing a robust caseload while