Public Defender Attorney

7 days ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States State of Iowa Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Public Defender Attorney to join our team at the State of Iowa. As a Public Defender Attorney, you will be responsible for advocating for indigent clients in assigned cases at every state of the criminal justice system. You will work closely with clients, providing and discussing information, planning case strategy, and trial preparation. You will also conduct pretrial discovery, including depositions, withdraw pleas, and suppression motions, and negotiate plea bargains, dismissals, or other disposition of assigned cases with prosecuting attorneys.

Responsibilities
  • Advocate for indigent clients in assigned cases at every state of the criminal justice system.
  • Conduct pretrial discovery, including depositions, withdraw pleas, and suppression motions.
  • Negotiate plea bargains, dismissals, or other disposition of assigned cases with prosecuting attorneys.
  • Work closely with clients, providing and discussing information, planning case strategy, and trial preparation.
  • Maintain appropriate communication with clients about case status and answering client questions.
  • Identify potential legal issues to advance client's case, research applicable law, and draft appropriate motions and briefs.
  • Prepare various legal documents, including written arraignments, written guilty pleas, motions, briefs, and letters.
  • May direct work of investigators consistent with internal office policies.
  • Maintain client case files, prepare public defender time reports to the court, and close files consistent with office policies.
What We Offer

As a Public Defender Attorney with the State of Iowa, you will enjoy a competitive salary, robust benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Our comprehensive benefits package includes excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a defined benefit retirement plan. We also offer flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, and employee discount programs.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have graduated from an accredited law school and possess a current license to practice law in the State of Iowa. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.



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