Role
The Yavapai County Public Defender's Office has openings for motivated Public Defenders with varied levels of experience, from entry to Capital Qualified.
We are a paperless office where all employees work remotely and in the office in a hybrid environment.
We are a passionate and collaborative team.
Salary range is $74,013.
86 for entry level to $132,784.
78 (highly experienced, if first chair qualified there is a 10% special assessment added to your salary), depending on experience.
Benefits are competitive.
We would love to talk with you about our office and your interest in it.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
Reviews relevant facts and creates a defense strategy.
Confers with relevant county departments and outside agencies.
Confers with and advises clients.
Appears at court hearings.
Represents clients at trial.
Expectations:
To possess a working knowledge of the principles of criminal law, rules of evidence, motion practice and rules of court.
To apply legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems.
If applicable to the assigned caseload, to have a basic understanding of child development, substance abuse, and the service available to clients.
To produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts.
To perform self-directed research and analysis as required for effective defense.
To possess the ability to handle a large volume of work.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, the courts, employees of other departments, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
Other Skills
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to analyze and organize factual information; ability to make persuasive legal arguments; ability to work in a team environment.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSYavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package toFull-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:· 10 Holidays Per Year· Annual Leave· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)· Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision· Life Insurance· Long-Term & Short-Term Disability· Retirement Plans· Sick Leave· Tuition Reimbursement Program ELECTIVE COVERAGE· 457 Deferred Compensation Program · Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)· Health Savings Account (HSA)· Short-Term Disability · Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents) PLEASE NOTE· Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
· Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
· Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
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