Public Defender 3 (Remote Candidates) (3299)

Overview

Public Defender 3

Average pay ranges from $44.25 hourly to $55.55.

This position involves representing clients in misdemeanor matters, juvenile cases, and low to medium level felony cases with limited supervision. Work is performed under the direction and guidance of higher level attorneys and/or the Managing Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all misdemeanors or juvenile cases and low to medium level felonies with limited supervision.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to lower-level attorneys and law clerks.
• Conduct plea bargaining when appropriate with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases.
• Attend seminars and training classes; review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.
• Draft, review, propose, and prepare reports and legal documents.
• Meet with clients, file and argue motions, investigate cases, interview witnesses, proceed to trial, and file any necessary appeals.
• Analyze probable outcomes using knowledge derived from investigation and case law to determine whether a client should enter into a plea or go to trial.
• For Appellate Division work: interview clients and trial counsel, review the record, and research to support arguments that errors were made by the lower courts.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• An employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD3 level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation.
• Competence is required across all levels PD2 through PD3.