Holistic Defense Advocate - Entry-Level Client Support

State-of-Missour; Monett (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Relocation assistance up to $2,500

Job summary

Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) seeks a Holistic Defense Services Specialist to support attorneys and clients through compassionate, client-centered advocacy. This entry-level role helps connect clients with resources, gather records, and assist in developing mitigation materials while receiving training in trauma-informed practices.

You will work with a collaborative team to advance justice across Missouri, handling case management and mitigation tasks throughout the criminal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, counseling, or closely related field.
• Or four years of relevant professional experience in social services, case management, behavioral health, criminal justice, advocacy, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and coordinate services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and mitigation interviews with clients.
• Obtain and organize medical, educational, mental health, treatment, employment, and other relevant records.
• Assist with the preparation of mitigation memoranda, timelines, dispositional materials, and other client advocacy documents.
• Communicate with clients, family members, service providers, and community agencies.
• Identify community resources and connect clients with appropriate support services.
• Provide case management assistance to help address client needs.
• Organize and maintain mitigation records and case materials.
• Assist attorneys with client-centered advocacy and holistic defense strategies.
• Utilize case management systems and other office technology to document activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, mitigation specialists, and other MSPD staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Holistic defense knowledge

Trauma-informed advocacy

Case management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, counseling, or related field

Four years of relevant professional experience

Tools

Case management software

Computers

Job description

Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) seeks a Holistic Defense Services Specialist to support attorneys and clients through compassionate, client-centered advocacy. This entry-level role helps connect clients with resources, gather records, and assist in developing mitigation materials while receiving training in trauma-informed practices.

You will work with a collaborative team to advance justice across Missouri, handling case management and mitigation tasks throughout the criminal