Public Defender II — Complex Felony Defense (PT)

State of Arkansas; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Job summary

The Arkansas Public Defender Commission seeks an experienced attorney for a half-time Public Defender II position in the First Judicial District, based in Wynne, AR. The role involves defending indigent clients in serious criminal cases, with responsibilities spanning pre-trial through post-conviction work and substantial case load management.

Requires Arkansas law license and a JD with at least one year of criminal defense experience; the position allows private practice under part-time status

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with Arkansas bar membership.
• At least 1 year of legal experience focused on criminal defense.
• Experience handling felony cases and trials strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation for indigent clients in felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Handle all aspects of criminal cases, from pre-trial motions to post-conviction matters.
• Develop defense strategies, prepare motions and related briefs.
• Negotiate plea deals with the prosecution and represent clients in hearings.

Skills

Criminal defense

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Plea negotiations

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Arkansas Public Defender Commission seeks an experienced attorney for a half-time Public Defender II position in the First Judicial District, based in Wynne, AR. The role involves defending indigent clients in serious criminal cases, with responsibilities spanning pre-trial through post-conviction work and substantial case load management.

Requires Arkansas law license and a JD with at least one year of criminal defense experience; the position allows private practice under part-time status