Public Defender

{"h1": "Public Defender Opportunity at Yavapai County Public Defender's Office", "p": "We are seeking a motivated Public Defender to join our team in the Mental Health unit, primarily working in our Therapeutic Courts. If you have experience in these areas, we would love to talk with you about our office and your interest in it.", "ul": [{"li": "Develop a defense strategy and review relevant facts"}, {"li": "Confer with county departments and outside agencies"}, {"li": "Advise and confer with clients"}, {"li": "Represent clients at court hearings and trials"}], "h2": "Key Responsibilities", "p": "As a Public Defender, you will be responsible for creating a defense strategy, conferring with relevant county departments and outside agencies, advising and conferring with clients, and representing clients at court hearings and trials. You will also be expected to possess a working knowledge of the principles of criminal law, rules of evidence, motion practice, and rules of court.", "h2": "Requirements", "p": "To be successful in this role, you will need to have a graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona. You will also need to have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, analyze and organize factual information, make persuasive legal arguments, and work in a team environment.", "h2": "What We Offer", "p": "We offer a competitive salary range of $74,013.86 for entry level to $132, highly experienced, with a 10% special assessment added to your salary if you are first chair qualified. We also offer benefits and a hybrid work environment.", "p": "If you are a motivated and experienced Public Defender looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.", "h2": "About the Position", "p": "This position will be in our Mental Health unit, primarily working in our Therapeutic Courts. We are a passionate and collaborative team, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to providing excellent legal services to our clients.", "p": "We are a paperless office where all employees work remotely and in the office in a hybrid environment. We are a team that values work-life balance and offers a competitive benefits package.", "h2": "How to Apply", "p": "If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and resume to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you.", "p": "Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our team.", "h2": "Contact Information", "p": "[insert contact information]"}