DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Benton County Government; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APERS pension

457(b) plan

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Personal day

Job summary

Benton County Government is seeking a Deputy Public Defender Attorney to conduct legal research and draft documents for litigation while providing essential legal assistance to clients. The role operates under state and federal law and agency policy.

The position requires Arkansas Bar admission and relevant felony/juvenile/guardianship certifications; strong research, writing, and litigation capabilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Court procedures

Litigation

Leadership

Legal reporting

Education

Arkansas Bar admission

Job description

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 Bar in accordance with ACA 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
• Short-term disability
• Critical Illness coverage
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans

Retirement & Financial Security

• Participation in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) pension program
• Voluntary Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457(b) Retirement plan

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• 11 Paid Holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 working days per year)
• Paid Vacation Leave (up to 10 working days per year)
• Paid Personal Day annually

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