Assistant Public Defender

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Assistant Public Defender
DUTIES: Accepting, researching, and preparing each case efficiently and expeditiously; advising and counseling each client regarding plea offers, client’s rights and options, strategies, sentencing, appellate rights, etc.; establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with each client, family, witness, and court personnel; maintaining open lines of communications with clients and their families, witnesses, and court personnel; involving investigators, interns and other support staff appropriately; seeking assistance from experts appropriate to the case; demonstrating maturity and a professional demeanor at all times; exercising sound judgment to achieve desired results; handling emergency assignments when needed; attending and participating in training seminars, division meetings, and staffing sessions; and abiding by all Public Defender policies and procedures outlined in manual including attendance, punctuality and professional dress code.

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