Impactful Public Defender: Defend Indigent Clients

City Of Cheyenne; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

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Pension

Job summary

City of Cheyenne seeks an experienced public defender to provide legal representation for indigent clients in municipal court. You will interview clients and witnesses, prepare motions and briefs, and argue motions before trial.

The role requires independent case management and coordination with staff attorneys. This exempt, full-time position requires Warren County admission to the Wyoming Bar and 1–5 years of criminal defense experience, with the ability to handle multiple cases and meet

Qualifications

• Wyoming Bar license required.
• 1–5 years of criminal defense experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Defend indigent defendants in municipal court.
• Prepare motions, briefs, and other legal documents; argue motions.
• Represent clients at hearings and trials, and interview clients and witnesses.
• Consult with staff attorneys to develop case strategy and stay current with law.

Skills

Criminal Defense

Court Procedures

Legal Research

Interviewing

Education

Wyoming Bar License

Job description

City of Cheyenne seeks an experienced public defender to provide legal representation for indigent clients in municipal court. You will interview clients and witnesses, prepare motions and briefs, and argue motions before trial.

The role requires independent case management and coordination with staff attorneys. This exempt, full-time position requires Warren County admission to the Wyoming Bar and 1–5 years of criminal defense experience, with the ability to handle multiple cases and meet