Assistant Public Defender

Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Job summary

A county legal office in Mississippi is looking for an Assistant Public Defender responsible for interviewing criminal defendants and representing them in various court hearings. The ideal candidate must possess a Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in Mississippi, with a preference for those with litigation experience. The starting salary for this full-time position is $67,000. Applicants should be in good standing with the Mississippi Bar Association and maintain professional licenses.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi.
• Must maintain good standing with the Mississippi Bar Association.
• Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Interview people accused of criminal offenses.
• Manage court appearances on behalf of accused in various courts.
• Negotiate charges for final disposition.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong negotiation skills

Court appearance readiness

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Assistant Public Defender page is loaded## Assistant Public Defenderlocations: Public Defender Buildingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100229The following examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work to be performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive in the examples provided. Other logical duties are expected to be performed as assigned.Interview people accused of committing criminal offenses.Regular visits with people in detention facilities and/or prisons.Court appearances on behalf of accused in all courts systems within Hinds County, including but not limited to Initial Appearance, bond hearings, habeas corpus, mandamus, emergency petitions, Preliminary Hearings, and other related pre-trial activity.Negotiate with charging authorities in an attempt to reach a final disposition of the charge.Act as lead and/or assisting counsel in felony trials Circuit Court. Act as lead and/or assisting counsel in capital felony trials. Act as lead and/or assisting counsel in any misdemeanors that may be assigned to the Office.Works directly with the Public Defender, Deputy Public Defender and the Executive Assistant in the supervision and training of the Secretarial staff and the Investigative staff.Other duties as assigned.## Minimum Qualifications# Attorney must possess a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi in all Mississippi State Courts. Preference will be given to attorneys with litigation experience, especially jury trials. All applicants must be and remain in good standing with the Mississippi Bar Association and the Supreme Court. Attorney must maintain all professional license requirements and required CLE credits and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.**Terms of Employment**This is an Exempt position.This is an At-Will employment position# **Starting Salary**$67,000# **Job Posting Close Date**Open Until Filled