City Public Defender

City Of Cheyenne; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefi ts

Dental benefi ts

Vision benefi ts

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

City of Cheyenne seeks an experienced public defender to provide legal representation for indigent clients in municipal court. You will interview clients and witnesses, prepare motions and briefs, and argue motions before trial.

The role requires independent case management and coordination with staff attorneys. This exempt, full-time position requires Warren County admission to the Wyoming Bar and 1–5 years of criminal defense experience, with the ability to handle multiple cases and meet

Qualifications

• Wyoming Bar license required.
• 1–5 years of criminal defense experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Defend indigent defendants in municipal court.
• Prepare motions, briefs, and other legal documents; argue motions.
• Represent clients at hearings and trials, and interview clients and witnesses.
• Consult with staff attorneys to develop case strategy and stay current with law.

Skills

Criminal Defense

Court Procedures

Legal Research

Interviewing

Education

Wyoming Bar License

Job description

City Public DefenderJOB TITLE: City Public DefenderCLASSIFICATION: ExemptDEPARTMENT: MayorSUPERVISOR: Compliance DirectorSALARY: $91,784 to $146,855 AnnuallyGENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONUnder the general supervision of the Compliance Director, provide legal representation to indigent clients charged with a crime(s); conducts interviews with clients and witnesses; prepares motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents; argues motions before trial court; represents clients at court hearings and trial.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDefend Defendants charged with misdemeanor citations being prosecuted in municipal.court.Analyzes cases and advises clients on the best course of action.Prepares legal documents and appears at trial on behalf of the client.Consults with other attorneys in the office to formulate a case strategy, plans for thecase, and agency work.Stays current in legal literature in all aspects of the relevant law to provide current.assistance to clients and staff attorneys, including meeting CLE requirements.SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform other duties and responsibilities as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to manage multiple cases/tasks, manage time, and prioritize tasks.Knowledge of trial and hearing procedure and rules of evidence - must have the ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.Knowledge of criminal statutes, court procedures, and legal research methods.Skilled in managing a caseload and responding quickly to changing priorities.Knowledge of substantive and procedural laws in criminal justice, including state, federal, and administrative law.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOBRequired:State of Wyoming BarPreferred:One (1) to five (5) years of criminal defense experience.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.Working Environment:Work closely with others in an office environment utilizing a computer and other office equipment. Occasional irregular working hoursThe City of Cheyenne offers the following benefits to Full Time Employees.HealthDentalVisionLifePension