This position is offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and more
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with up to 5% matching

This position is full-time, exempt, unclassified and covered under the Circuit Court Employee Handbook.  This is an employee-at-will position.

Hours vary

Under the direction of the Chief Public Defender, the Deputy Public Defender provides criminal defense to indigent defendants in the courts of Allen County, Indiana as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the Indiana Constitution and Indiana state law.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works directly with defendant and maintains regular contact with clients through correspondence, phone calls, and in person meetings, while upholding ethical duties of loyalty and confidentiality.
• Responsible for representing defendants during criminal investigative proceedings.
• Represents defendants in all court appearances, including pretrial discovery, withdraw pleas, and suppression notices.
• Works with support staff to provide effective and high quality legal representation to accused indigent people facing felony or misdemeanor charges, juvenile adjudication, and mental health commitments.
• Attends post-trial sentencing hearings for clients who negotiate plea bargains or are found guilty in trial.
• Files appeals when errors are found in court proceedings which prevented the defendant from having a fair trial.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law
• Valid Indiana license to practice law
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and a large volume of work

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Deputy Public Defender performs work in a courtroom and office type setting.  Very frequent typing, attention to detail, detailed inspection and transcription/proofreading exists.