Assistant Public Defender

Public Defender's Office, 10th Circuit- Assistant Public Defender -

Salary: $70,000.00

Geographic Location: Bartow, Polk County

Starting Date: approx.: Immediately

Moving Expense: Reimbursable up to $8,000.00

Summary of Duties:

• Prepare cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses
• Interviews clients and prospective witnesses
• Prepares or oversees the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal papers
• Conducts legal research
• Represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositions, and other proceedings
• Interviews clients in custody and makes initial decisions concerning bail, release from custody, and mental competency to stand trial
• Determines need for expert witnesses
• Performs related work as required

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