Public Defender Attorney: Litigation and Client Advocacy

Benton County Government; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APERS pension

457(b) plan

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Personal day

Job summary

Benton County Government is seeking a Deputy Public Defender Attorney to conduct legal research and draft documents for litigation while providing essential legal assistance to clients. The role operates under state and federal law and agency policy.

The position requires Arkansas Bar admission and relevant felony/juvenile/guardianship certifications; strong research, writing, and litigation capabilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.
• Experience in law.
• Must be certified for D and C felonies, misdemeanors, juveniles, guardianship, mental health cases, traffic cases punishable by incarceration and all contempt proceedings punishable by incarceration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and write litigation documents.
• Provide legal assistance to clients.
• Comply with state and federal laws and agency policies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Court procedures

Litigation

Leadership

Legal reporting

Education

Arkansas Bar admission

Job description

Benton County Government is seeking a Deputy Public Defender Attorney to conduct legal research and draft documents for litigation while providing essential legal assistance to clients. The role operates under state and federal law and agency policy.

The position requires Arkansas Bar admission and relevant felony/juvenile/guardianship certifications; strong research, writing, and litigation capabilities are essential for success in this role.