Public Defender 2 (80118) jobs in United States
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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Public Defender 2 (80118)

positionAlbuquerque, NM
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$65K/yr - $109K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Public Defender 2 to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender. The role involves representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in litigation, appeals, and legal counsel.

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Responsibilities

Attorneys at this level may handle a variety of cases, including misdemeanor, juvenile, youthful offender or appellate cases
May assist higher level Attorneys with complex cases
Advise and counsel clients regarding case strategy and possible outcomes
Work is performed under the direction, guidance and supervision from more experienced colleagues and supervisor/manager
Will conduct plea bargaining, when appropriate, with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases
Will attend seminars, training classes and review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge
Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents
Performs related and other duties as assigned

Qualification

License to practice lawLitigation experienceLegal researchClient counselingPlea bargainingMarginalized populationsSoft skills

Required

License to practice law in New Mexico, or eligible for a limited license issued by NM Supreme Court
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred

Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages

Benefits

Medical
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Short & Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
COBRA
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement plan
Medical program for retirees

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.neogov.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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