Indigent Defense Attorney I

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marion County Public Defender Agency seeks an attorney to provide effective representation for indigent clients in misdemeanor, juvenile, or appellate matters. Independent judgment is exercised where policies are unavailable, within state and federal law.

The role reports to the Division Chief and requires initiative, strong communication, and ethical practice. You will interview clients, review evidence, consult with experts, negotiate dispositions, and advocate in court while maintaining

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and license to practice law required.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, plus interpersonal and facilitation abilities.
• Computer knowledge is essential and a valid driver's license is required.
• Compliance with Indiana Public Defender Commission standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court to provide effective representation of counsel to indigent persons in civil contempt proceedings, CHINSProceeding, mental health court or persons charged with committing misdemeanor criminal offenses in adult, juvenile or appellate courts.
• Conducts legal and factual review of the case; evaluates the legal and factual evidence for, or against, the client; engages in pretrial motion practice; and takes and defends depositions.
• Consults with client, interviews witnesses and consults with medical, forensic, DNA or other experts as needed to effectively represent client.
• Consults with opposing counsel to negotiate case disposition to include plea agreements and other disposition, including litigating case to the court or trying to jury.
• Communicates with clients through regular methods to include telephone conversations, in person interviews, and jail consultations.
• Reviews and updates court files; keeps client and families updated on case progress.
• Delegates assignments to paralegal I and investigators, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with social workers on multi-disciplinary strategies to achieve client objectives.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctorate

License to practice law

Tools

Computer knowledge

Job description

The Marion County Public Defender Agency seeks an attorney to provide effective representation for indigent clients in misdemeanor, juvenile, or appellate matters. Independent judgment is exercised where policies are unavailable, within state and federal law.

The role reports to the Division Chief and requires initiative, strong communication, and ethical practice. You will interview clients, review evidence, consult with experts, negotiate dispositions, and advocate in court while maintaining