Deputy Public Defender 0417.006

Washington County Government; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP Program

Retirement APERS

Arkansas Public Employees Retirement

Vacation

Sick time

Holiday time

Job summary

Washington County Government seeks a Deputy Public Defender to represent indigent defendants across Circuit, Municipal, and Juvenile Courts. The role covers felony jury trials, misdemeanor cases, and juvenile delinquency defense, ensuring constitutional protections and adherence to county policies.

The incumbent will work a 40-hour week, typically Monday–Friday, with benefits including health, dental, vision, and more, under the Public Defender department.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• This position is subject to pre-employment testing and, for promotions, a drug test
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances when required

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent criminal defendants in Circuit, Municipal, and Juvenile Courts within Washington County.
• Represent defendants at felony jury trials and misdemeanor cases, including juvenile delinquency defense.
• Uphold constitutional rights and ensure cases are handled per County policies

Job description

Applications accepted from

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title

Deputy Public Defender - Position number 0417.006

Department

Public Defender

Salary

$76,606.40 - $84,448.00

Pay Grade

22

Workday & Hours

40 hours a week Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• EAP Program
• Retirement APERS
• Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Holiday time

Job Summary

The incumbent provides representation for indigent criminal defendants in Circuit, Municipal, and Juvenile Courts within Washington County. Represent criminal defendants at felony jury trials, criminal defendants as misdemeanor court cases, and juvenile court delinquency defense cases. Ensure the constitutionality of convictions and protect the rights of defendants. Ensure that each situation is handled according to County policies.

Job Description

Deputy Public Defender

Required Qualifications

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.