DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Benton County; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Medical

Basic life and ADD Insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Medical (Spouse/Children)

Dental, and Vision coverage

Supplemental life insurance

Critical Illness coverage

Hospital indemnity plans

APERS pension program

Voluntary 457(b) Retirement plan

11 Paid Holidays annually

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Leave

Job summary

Benton County in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Deputy Public Defender. The role handles legal research and writing for litigation and client advocacy. Requires Arkansas Bar admission and D & C felony certifications, with broad responsibilities across state and federal practices.

Salary range is listed with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, disability, retirement, holidays, and paid leave. This is a full-time position governed by applicable laws and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar per ACA 16-22-20.
• Experience in law.
• Certified for D and C felonies, misdemeanors, juveniles, guardianship, mental health, traffic and contempt matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and write legal documents for litigation.
• Provide legal assistance to clients.
• Comply with state and federal laws and agency policies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral and written communication

Leadership / supervision

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Full Time Bentonville, AR, US

Salary Range: $71,804.52 To $98,731.22 Annually

Summary:

The Deputy Public Defender Attorney is responsible for conducting legal research and writing legal documents for use in litigation and for providing legal assistance to clients. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Must be licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Barin accordance withACA 16-22-20

Experience in law.

Must be certified for D and C felonies, misdemeanors, juveniles, guardianship, mental health cases, traffic cases punishable by incarceration and all contempt proceedings punishable by incarceration.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of legal research and writing techniques.

Knowledge of state and federal court practices and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.

Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply legislation and case related information.

Ability to conduct litigation.

Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.

Employee Benefits Overview:

Benefits are an important part of the overall compensation package. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits.

County Paid Insurance Benefits

• Employee Medical
• Basic life and ADD Insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance

Access to voluntary benefits, including:

• Medical (Spouse/Children)
• Dental, and Vision coverage
• Supplemental life insurance
• Critical Illness coverage
• Hospital indemnity plans

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• Participation in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) pension program
• Voluntary Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457(b) Retirement plan
• 11 Paid Holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 working days per year)
• Paid Vacation Leave (up to 10 working days per year)