Deputy Public Defender Iii

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Deputy Public Defender III
Duties: In criminal trial work, will represent indigent defendants and provide skilled legal counsel and courtroom advocacy at all critical phases of state level criminal and civil commitment litigation. Conduct legal research, prepare and argue motions, writs, briefs and opinions; interview and counsel clients; participate in developing effective investigation plans for clients; negotiate with opposing counsel; and prepare and conduct trials. Investigates, prepares for trial, and conducts trial defense of adults. Prepares trial strategy and jury instructions. Investigates, prepares for, and conducts defense of juveniles in jurisdictional and dispositional hearings. Appears with and for defendants at court hearings; decides and makes appropriate legal motions and pleas and takes other legal action on behalf of clients. Conducts legal research and prepare legal briefs and opinions. Argues the merits of probation for defendants; prepares appeals, writs and other legal correspondence. Negotiates with prosecuting authorities regarding the disposition or modification of charges. Orders investigations and subpoenas; interviews defendants and witnesses. Assists, advises, and trains lower level attorneys. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.

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