Attorney Iv

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Attorney IV

The candidate will be responsible for providing effective representation of counsel to indigent persons in Major Felony criminal offense, including but not limited to persons facing the charge of Life Without Parole and the Death Penalty and other high profile cases. Appears in court to provide effective representation of counsel to indigent persons in Death Penalty, Life Without Parole, and other Major Felony criminal offenses. Conducts legal and factual review of the case; evaluates legal and factual evidence for, or against, client; engages in pre-trial, motion practice; and takes and defends depositions. Consults with client, interviews witnesses, consults with medical, forensic, DNA or other experts as needed to effectively represent client. Consults with prosecuting attorney to negotiate case disposition to include plea agreements and other disposition, including litigating case to the court or trying to jury. Communicates with clients through regular methods to include: telephone conversations, in person interviews, and jail consultations. Reviews and updates court files; keeps client and families updated on case progress. Directs and supervises team relevant to high profile litigation, including mitigation specialists, factual investigators, expert witnesses, etc. Bachelor's degree and law degree and 5 years of related experience required. Must be major felony qualified. Expected to seek and maintain Criminal Rule 24 status. Strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills are required along with top level interpersonal and facilitation skills. Computer knowledge a must.

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Marion County Public Defender Agency
151 N. Delaware St. Suite 200
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States 46204
Website : http://www.indy.gov/eGov/County/PubDef/Pages/home.aspx