Hybrid Public Defender — Impactful Indigent Defense

Yavapai County Public Defender

Prescott (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 86,000 - 154,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

The Yavapai County Public Defender’s Office is actively seeking attorneys to join our hybrid team in Prescott, AZ. This role emphasizes indigent defense work with a strong commitment to work-life balance and a caseload designed to ensure quality representation.

Salary ranges from $85,793.16 to $153,917.48 with competitive benefits including retirement, life insurance and health, dental and vision for the employee.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
  • Strong written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Review facts and develop a defense strategy.
  • Consult with county departments and outside agencies.
  • Advise clients and meet with them.
  • Appear at court hearings.
  • Represent clients at trial.

Skills

Communication
Legal reasoning
Defense strategy
Research skills

Education

Law degree
AZ Bar admission

Job description

The Yavapai County Public Defender’s Office is actively seeking attorneys to join our hybrid team in Prescott, AZ. This role emphasizes indigent defense work with a strong commitment to work-life balance and a caseload designed to ensure quality representation.

Salary ranges from $85,793.16 to $153,917.48 with competitive benefits including retirement, life insurance and health, dental and vision for the employee.

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