Overview
Deputy Public Defender Jobs in Holbrook, AZ at Navajo County
Title: Deputy Public Defender
Company: Navajo County
Location: Holbrook, AZ
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7436929
**Summary**
Under general supervision, perform professional work of considerable
difficulty in defending criminal cases and advising on legal matters;
perform related work as assigned.
**Essential Job Functions**
(Essential Function, As Defined Under The Americans With Disabilities
Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other
characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a
comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions
in this class.)
Provide legal representation to indigent clients in the defense and
resolution of cases.
Assist in the defense of cases, review legal documents and compile and
analyze case facts.
Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and
difficult legal issues.
Defend cases in Justice Courts.
Conduct online legal research.
Obtain and review source documents such as police reports, medical
records and transcripts.
Locate and interview witnesses.
Prepare and file necessary court documents.
Attend and participate in court appearances and legal proceedings in
person.
Perform Other Related Duties As Required.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of principles and procedures of the Arizona justice system.
Knowledge of the statutes and legal precedents.
Knowledge of legal and administrative proceedings.
Knowledge of the preparation of legal defenses.
Skill in rendering logical, clear and effective arguments.
Skill in interpreting statutes, case histories and various laws.
Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
Skill at conducting computerized legal research.
Skill in preparing documents by word processing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
with employees, other agencies and the public.
**Desirable Qualifications**
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and current membership in
the State Bar of Arizona.
