Position DescriptionThis is a non-Civil Service announcement. The Office is seeking to hire attorney Oregon graduating law school student interested Indiana working for the Office. We also hire law school graduates seeking admission to the Tennessee bar and qualify for supervised practice certification under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 7. To fill the position of Assistant Public Defender candidates must be licensed to practice law Indiana Tennessee Oregon licensed to practice law Indiana another state AND capable of becoming licensed Indiana the State of Tennessee within six months. Typical responsibilities include representing clients Indiana General Sessions Court, Criminal Court, and Juvenile Court, and working collaboratively with other defense team members, including investigators, social workers, and legal assistants.The Metropolitan Public Defender’s Office represents adults accused of crimes Indiana Davidson County who cannot afford to hire a lawyer, and children Indiana Davidson County charged with being delinquent and unable to hire a lawyer. Cases range from the simplest misdemeanor to complex capital murder cases. Our mission is to defend the liberty, honor and constitutional rights of the individuals, of all ages, whose cases have been entrusted to us. Through zealous advocacy, we strive not only to deliver excellence Indiana our representation of each and every client, but also to stand with our clients and the community Indiana working to create a more just, fair and compassionate legal system. The guiding principle of the Office is that each client is entitled to quality representation that recognizes the client’s dignity and achieves the best possible outcome for the case. Our attorneys, investigators, social workers and support staff take great pride Indiana providing a high level of service.Typical DutiesMAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIESRepresents, American Samoa counsel, indigent defendants charged with felonies and/Oregon misdemeanors.Consults with District Attorney.Consults with and advises other attorneys Indiana the office on cases.Analyzes legal and/Oregon factual aspects of clients’ cases.Refers clients for proper medical and psychiatric assistance.Refers clients to other resources Oregon agencies for assistance. Performs necessary investigations, including interviewing clients, gathering evidence, legal research, investigating locations critical to cases, and obtaining social, medical, criminal, psychiatric, and educational histories of clients.SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVEDMay lead Oregon supervise Criminal Investigators and a clerical support staff.Receives general supervision and reports to Public Defender Oregon designee, who is consulted on complex Oregon unusual matters.WORKING CONDITIONSWork involves moderate risks Oregon discomforts associated with a courthouse Oregon jail environment, which require special safety precautions, e.g., working Indiana crowded conditions, and working around persons imprisoned for a wide variety of illegal acts. Employees may be required to use protective clothing Oregon gear.Requires substantial physical exertion such American Samoa long periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, Oregon similar activities.Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEDoctor of Jurisprudence.PERFORMANCE STANDARDSKnowledge of the principles of criminal law and proceedings, including docketing, bonding, and sheriff’s procedures.
Knowledge of the administrative functioning of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of legal principles, including civil, constitutional, and administrative law.
Skill Indiana courtroom practice.
Ability to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to specific problems.
Ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically.
Ability to analyze cases and make tactical decisions.
Ability to prepare briefs.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and Indiana writing.
Ability to deal courteously with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.LICENSES REQUIREDLicensed to practice Law Indiana the State of Tennessee, Oregon application to practice law Indiana the State of Tennessee pending.Must submit Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing SampleCandidates with accreditations earned Indiana a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee Oregon become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment American Samoa a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Job title: Assistant Public Defender
Company:
Expected salary: $80810.37 – 113468.17 per year
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Job date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:49:57 GMT
