Deputy Public Defender - MisdemeanorsDepartment Public Defenders Office - Misdemeanor FLSA Status ExemptClassificationLevel Special Occupation Date 112018Under 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 FUNCTIONSWorks 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.REQUIREMENTSGraduation from an ABA accredited school of lawValid Indiana license to practice lawExcellent written and communication skillsAbility to handle multiple priorities and a large volume of workDIFFICULTY OF WORKThe 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.RESPONSIBILITYThe 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 RELATIONSHIPSThe Deputy Public Defender maintains frequent communication with defendants judges prosecutors probation law enforcement investigators and Public Defender office staff.WORKING CONDITIONSThe Deputy Public Defender performs work in a courtroom and office type setting. Very frequent typing attention to detail detailed inspection and transcriptionproofreading exists. SUPERVISIONNoneLICENSINGValid Indiana license to practice lawIMMEDIATE SUPERVISORChief Public DefenderHOURSHours vary 37.5 hoursEEO CATEGORY8820 WORKERSS COMP CODE0103Please 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. Youll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications further communication will only occur if youre 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.