Assistant Public Defender

1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Job summary

1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors is seeking an attorney for legal representation in criminal cases. Responsibilities include interviewing defendants, negotiating charges, and representing clients in court. The ideal candidate must possess a Juris Doctorate, be licensed in Mississippi, and have litigation experience.

This exempt, at-will position offers a starting salary of $67,000 and demands compliance with the Mississippi Bar's ongoing professional requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice law in Mississippi.
• Litigation experience preferred, especially jury trials.
• In good standing with the Mississippi Bar Association and Supreme Court.
• Maintain all professional license requirements, required CLE credits, and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Interview people accused of committing criminal offenses.
• Negotiate with charging authorities for charge dispositions.
• Act as counsel in felony and misdemeanor trials.
• Supervise and train secretarial and investigative staff.

Job description

The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.