Contract Public Defender Attorney - Criminal Court Advocacy

Webercountyutah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public defender group in Ogden, Utah, is seeking a Contract Attorney to represent indigent clients across various court proceedings. The position requires weekly appearances in district court among a team of attorneys, providing comprehensive legal support throughout all stages of criminal cases. Candidates should be licensed to practice in Utah and possess experience in criminal law, with compensation structured based on practice years. Resources will be provided for representation efforts.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney qualified to represent clients in Utah.
• Experience in criminal law is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in court proceedings.
• Appear weekly in district court criminal calendars.
• Provide quality legal representation at all stages of a case.

Job description

A local public defender group in Ogden, Utah, is seeking a Contract Attorney to represent indigent clients across various court proceedings. The position requires weekly appearances in district court among a team of attorneys, providing comprehensive legal support throughout all stages of criminal cases. Candidates should be licensed to practice in Utah and possess experience in criminal law, with compensation structured based on practice years. Resources will be provided for representation efforts.