Traveling Assistant Public Defender

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Traveling Assistant Public Defender
The candidate will provide competent and zealous representation and advocacy to indigent clients. Will perform as a lead attorney, assigned to serious, high-profile, and significant felony and appellate cases throughout the state. Lead and coordinate daily work activities of assigned co-workers. Represent clients in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary and pretrial hearings, probation and sentencing, post-adjudication/post-conviction hearings, or any related courtroom proceedings inclusive of all aspects of conducting trials, negotiates on behalf of clients, prepares and argues motions. Attend scheduled court appearances; create new case files, inputs, and records case-related data and notes, logs case activities and closes files; receive and review calendars; and coordinate with court administration, clients, witnesses, experts and others as needed. Review discovery and interview clients in and out of custody. Request and inspect records and evidence. Review criminal histories. Prepare graphics and exhibit. Explore alternative theories for alleged incidents. Follow up on defense leads. Identify and interview witnesses and alibis. Observe crime scenes. Subpoena witnesses and prepare them for trial. Prepare clients for trial. Determine the need for, procures, and interview expert witnesses. Assess the need for psychological/psychiatric evaluation of clients. Anticipate legal issues. Develop defense theories and case strategies. Receive and review various documentation, including police reports, witness statements, laboratory reports, criminal histories, defense motions, and case law updates. Review, complete, process, forward, or retain as appropriate. Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including a variety of motions, orders, letters, notices, petitions, legal briefs, trial summaries, and departmental reports. Compile data for further processing or use in the preparation of department reports, and maintain computerized and/or hardcopy records. Secure mitigating evidence for sentencing or restitution; review court orders and case plans; file related requests and motions; advocate for the client; and secure additional client services. Argue mitigating evidence; negotiate resolutions with assistant district attorneys; and advise clients regarding the acceptance or rejection of plea offers. Research relevant case law and interpret in relation to the facts of the case; research the terms, procedures, or science used in other fields that may be relevant to a case; prepare briefs and motions and responses to same; write case summaries; draft jury charges; and make trial notes. Develop a trusting and supportive attorney-client relationship; explain and advise clients regarding their rights, the investigative and judicial process, and the advisability of alternative courses of action; and provide updates regarding case status. Attend conferences, seminars, meetings, and training events relevant to the area of expertise; keep abreast of legal changes and participate in professional organizations. Communicate with prosecuting attorneys, judges, investigators, legal support staff, witnesses, experts, translators, client friends and family, probation officers, supervisors, government officials, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, reviews the status of work, present or exchange information, provide legal counsel and interpretation, or resolve problems.

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