Job Description

The Yavapai County Public Defender\'s Office has openings for motivated Public Defenders with varied levels of experience, from entry to Capital Qualified. We are a paperless office where all employees work remotely and in the office in a hybrid environment. We are a passionate and collaborative team. Salary range is $74,013.86 for entry level to $132,784.78 (highly experienced, if first chair qualified there is a 10% special assessment added to your salary), depending on experience. Benefits are competitive. We would love to talk with you about our office and your interest in it.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Reviews relevant facts and creates a defense strategy.
• Confers with relevant county departments and outside agencies.
• Confers with and advises clients.
• Appears at court hearings.
• Represents clients at trial.

Expectations:

• To possess a working knowledge of the principles of criminal law, rules of evidence, motion practice and rules of court.
• To apply legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems.
• If applicable to the assigned caseload, to have a basic understanding of child development, substance abuse, and the service available to clients.
• To produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts.
• To perform self-directed research and analysis as required for effective defense.
• To possess the ability to handle a large volume of work.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, the courts, employees of other departments, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.

Other Skills

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to analyze and organize factual information; ability to make persuasive legal arguments; ability to work in a team environment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

\xc2\xb7 10 Holidays Per Year
\xc2\xb7 Annual Leave
\xc2\xb7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
\xc2\xb7 Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
\xc2\xb7 Life Insurance
\xc2\xb7 Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
\xc2\xb7 Retirement Plans
\xc2\xb7 Sick Leave
\xc2\xb7 Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

\xc2\xb7 457 Deferred Compensation Program
\xc2\xb7 Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
\xc2\xb7 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
\xc2\xb7 Health Savings Account (HSA)
\xc2\xb7 Short-Term Disability
\xc2\xb7 Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

\xc2\xb7 Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
\xc2\xb7 Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
\xc2\xb7 Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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