Assistant Public Defender
Assistant Public Defender
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$ 103077 - 116814
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Class Definition
DIRECT REPRESENTATION: Representation of indigent defendants and respondents in all cases assigned. Representation may include depending upon the area of specialty intake processing collection of background information concerning the client and offense interviewing clients and witnesses case investigation preparation for court proceedings legal research and writing and any other representation functions. Representation also includes maintaining frequent contact and a good working relationship with client and thorough knowledge of up-to-date and relevant law and procedure.
ADMINISTRATIVE: Senior members of units who may be required to act as Division heads in appropriate circumstances. Required to act on own initiative in absence of Division head to ensure quality of representation within Division by all staff.
Maintain accurate and complete files with entries made in a timely manner and providing such reporting as may be required. Current and thorough knowledge of corrections and community treatment programs and other resources for clients. Participating in periodic evaluations. Periodic preparation of documents supporting office programs and funding. Participating in public defender training and community programs. Intake interviews and financial eligibility determinations as required.
Generally assigned by Division Chief. When so assigned responsible for: training of legal staff within unit; coordination of daily operation of unit; required to work with non-legal administrative staff to ensure efficient representation of clientele; responsible for ensuring that office policies are followed within unit both with respect to representation function and office practices and procedures.Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
May determine financial eligibility and assign cases within Unit as delegated by Division head.
Ensure coverage of all proceedings within the ambit of the Units responsibility.
Advise and represent the legal interests of assigned clients pertaining to the technical and legal aspects in the relevant legal specialty.
Represent clients at a variety of court proceedings including but not limited to hearings conferences oral arguments and trials.
Provides legal assistance to inmates at the Adult Correctional Institutions Training School any federal penitentiary or any state prison requesting assistance from the Office of the Public Defender for the purpose of resolving pending criminal charges.
Provide technical and legal assistance to any other assistant public defender as required.
Prepare detailed reports and recommendations.
Respond to requests for technical and/or legal advice as assigned by supervisor(s).
Remain knowledgeable about federal and state law as relevant to the legal specialty practiced.
Prepare briefs for memorandum and/or argument as assigned.
Prepare legal research necessary to conduct a criminal trial or hearing.
Related work as required.Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDCAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of relevant federal state and local laws; a thorough knowledge of the problems inherent in the criminal justice field; the ability to act as advisor and/or counselor to clients assigned; the ability to meet and deal effectively with officials of the State Court or local prosecution; the ability to conduct special research projects; the ability to prepare detailed factual reports; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through graduation
from a law school of recognized standing and
EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as
a practicing attorney or previous experience in a responsible
position in a related field.
SPECIALREQUIREMENT: A J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to the Rhode Island Bar or eligibility for waived admission.Supplemental Information
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to The Rhode Island Public Defender is an equal opportunity and diversity employer. We encourage applications from people whose backgrounds are underrepresented in the legal profession.
Employment Type
Full Time
