Public Defender: Defend Indigent Clients & Shape Justice

Navajo County; Holbrook (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Navajo County seeks a qualified attorney to defend criminal cases and provide legal advice on complex matters. Under general supervision, you will perform professional work of considerable difficulty in defending criminal cases and advising on legal issues for indigent clients.

Essential duties include defending cases in Justice Courts, reviewing documents, researching laws, interviewing witnesses, and appearing in court. JD and Arizona bar admission are desirable qualifications for this role.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to indigent clients in the defense and resolution of cases.
• Assist in the defense of cases, review legal documents and compile and analyze case facts.
• Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult legal issues.
• Defend cases in Justice Courts.
• Conduct online legal research.
• Obtain and review source documents such as police reports, medical records and transcripts.
• Locate and interview witnesses.
• Prepare and file necessary court documents.
• Attend and participate in court appearances and legal proceedings in person.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Legal analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

State Bar of Arizona membership

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Navajo County seeks a qualified attorney to defend criminal cases and provide legal advice on complex matters. Under general supervision, you will perform professional work of considerable difficulty in defending criminal cases and advising on legal issues for indigent clients.

Essential duties include defending cases in Justice Courts, reviewing documents, researching laws, interviewing witnesses, and appearing in court. JD and Arizona bar admission are desirable qualifications for this role.