Assistant Public Defender
| Company | Tucson Talent |
|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $78560 – $78560 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate
- Under one (1) year of related experience
- One year of experience in criminal litigation
- Member of the Arizona State Bar Association in good standing
Responsibilities
- Prepares cases for trial by conducting client interviews (in-person, virtual, telephonic, and jail)
- Reviews and evaluates evidence
- Researches legal issues and specific case issues
- Drafts legal documents
- Conducts witness interviews
- Participates in plea negotiations and settlement conferences
- Prepares evidence and documents to present for trial per city and state guidelines
- Provides case staffing/consulting
- Conducts crime scene investigations and prepares exhibits such as photos, diagrams, and documents
- Defends clients in City Court by attending hearings, in both virtual and in-person environment
- Arguing relevant issues and case law
- Presenting mitigating factors
- Conducting direct and cross examination of witnesses
- Making objections
- Introducing evidence
- Conducts legal hearings, evidentiary hearings, jury and/or bench trials
- Presents documentation and other relevant information to appropriate individuals including prosecutors (for plea negotiations) and supervisors (for case review)
- Leads paraprofessionals, assistants, seasonal employees, law students/interns, volunteers, or temporary employees on requests related to client representation
- Other duties and tasks as assigned under the direction of the supervisor/administration
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual – English/Spanish
- Experience in Criminal Law
- Trial experience and or Immigration experience preferred but not mandatory