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Assistant Public Defender- Misdemeanors
full-time•Fort Wayne
About this role
Deputy Public Defender – Misdemeanors
Department: Public Defender’s Office - Misdemeanor FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification/Level: Special Occupation Date: 11/2018
Under the direction of the Chief Public Defender, the Deputy Public Defender provides criminal defense to indigent defendants in the courts of Allen County, Indiana as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the Indiana Constitution and Indiana state law. This position is covered under the Circuit Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Works directly with defendant and maintains regular contact with clients through correspondence, phone calls, and in person meetings, while upholding ethical duties of loyalty and confidentiality.
- Responsible for representing defendants during criminal investigative proceedings.
- Represents defendants in all court appearances, including pretrial discovery, withdraw pleas, and suppression notices.
- Works with support staff to provide effective and high quality legal representation to accused indigent people facing felony or misdemeanor charges, juvenile adjudication, and mental health commitments.
- Attends post-trial sentencing hearings for clients who negotiate plea bargains or are found guilty in trial.
- Files appeals when errors are found in court proceedings which prevented the defendant from having a fair trial.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law
- Valid Indiana license to practice law
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and a large volume of work
DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
The Deputy Public Defender performs work that consists of many complex and significant variables when providing criminal defense to indigent defendants. Extensive judgement and adaptation is required to provide effective and high quality legal representation.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The Deputy Public Defender performs work that is extensive and consequential while representing defendants. The Deputy Public Defender works with little to no supervision and is responsible for providing effective and high quality legal representation to all assigned defendants.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
The Deputy Public Defender maintains frequent communication with defendants, judges, prosecutors, probation, law enforcement, investigators and Public Defender office staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Deputy Public Defender performs work in a courtroom and office type setting. Very frequent typing, attention to detail, detailed inspection and transcription/proofreading exists.
SUPERVISION:
None
LICENSING:
Valid Indiana license to practice law
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Chief Public Defender
HOURS:
Hours vary; 37.5 hours
EEO CATEGORY:
8820
WORKERS’S COMP CODE:
0103
Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.
What you'll do
- The Deputy Public Defender provides criminal defense to indigent defendants and represents them in all court appearances. They maintain regular contact with clients and work with support staff to ensure high-quality legal representation.
About Allen County Government
Allen County is the heartbeat of northeast Indiana. Home to 385,000 residents, Indiana's second-largest city (Fort Wayne), and robust rural communities, Allen County is thriving as a place to live, work, and play. From law enforcement to building permits and road maintenance to accounting, the over 1,300 dedicated employees working for Allen County serve in a workforce requiring a diversity of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Offering competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to serve their community, Allen County is an employer of choice in northeast Indiana, offering competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to serve the community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Assistant Public Defender- Misdemeanors do at Allen County Government?
As a Assistant Public Defender- Misdemeanors at Allen County Government, you will: the Deputy Public Defender provides criminal defense to indigent defendants and represents them in all court appearances. They maintain regular contact with clients and work with support staff to ensure high-quality legal representation..
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The Assistant Public Defender- Misdemeanors position at Allen County Government is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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