National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 month ago
Deputy Public Defender (Public Defender IV)
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $121K/yrThe National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Deputy Public Defender (Public Defender IV) for the 29th Judicial District Public Defender Office in Kansas City, Kansas. This role involves supervising attorneys, representing indigent clients in felony cases, and contributing to the development of a collaborative public defense model.
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Responsibilities
Deputy Public Defenders assist with the evaluation of employee performance within their office and perform administrative tasks as assigned by their Chief Public Defender
Deputy Public Defenders assign work to the attorneys and staff, assist in personnel matters, schedule and lead office and project meetings as needed, and conduct trainings when called upon to do so
Deputy Public Defenders assist the Chief Public Defender in addressing office matters and larger criminal justice issues in their jurisdiction
Deputy Public Defenders represent adults charged with criminal felonies in their local district court jurisdiction who are deemed indigent and unable to afford to hire an attorney
They also carry a slightly reduced caseload to allow for their duties providing active supervision of the other attorneys and support staff in the office, as directed by the Chief Public Defender
Deputy Defenders are readily and regularly accessible to the employees in the office
Deputy Defenders help to develop a positive office culture and support and implement the directives of the Chief Public Defender and the Executive Director
Deputy Defenders may help the Chief Public Defender write objective and comprehensive employee evaluations, recognize and answer ethical questions, and make client-conflict determinations, among other office management duties
Deputy Public Defenders may also serve as a liaison between the District Court, the County or District Attorney Office, community legal or justice oriented associations or committees, and the Public Defender Office
Qualification
Required
Formal and designated supervisory position as an attorney
Active attorney licensure in good standing in the State of Kansas or successful admission to the Kansas Bar prior to start date
Experience in evaluating employee performance
Ability to perform administrative tasks as assigned
Experience in assigning work to attorneys and staff
Ability to assist in personnel matters
Experience in scheduling and leading office and project meetings
Ability to conduct trainings when called upon
Experience in addressing office matters and larger criminal justice issues
Ability to represent adults charged with criminal felonies in local district court jurisdiction
Ability to carry a slightly reduced caseload to supervise other attorneys and support staff
Accessibility to employees in the office
Ability to develop a positive office culture
Support and implement directives of the Chief Public Defender and the Executive Director
Ability to write objective and comprehensive employee evaluations
Ability to recognize and answer ethical questions
Ability to make client-conflict determinations
Ability to serve as a liaison between the District Court, County or District Attorney Office, community legal or justice-oriented associations or committees, and the Public Defender Office
Valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs, parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Programs
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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