Deputy Public Defender I / II / III / Sr.

Overview

In the Office of the Public Defender, legal professionals operate at varying levels of supervision and complexity. Under close supervision, they handle less difficult legal tasks, including preparing and presenting criminal and / or some civil cases before the courts. Under general supervision, they tackle legal work of average difficulty, also involving case preparation and presentation for both criminal and civil matters. Under direction, they handle the full spectrum of legal tasks with above-average and more complex difficulties. At the highest level, the Senior Deputy Public Defender operates with limited supervision, managing varied, difficult, and complex civil and criminal legal work, including the defense of the most serious felony cases in Superior Court, including capital cases.

The recruitment is open continuously. First review of applications will be completed on September 8th. Applicants will be interviewed when minimum qualifications are met.

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