Rhode Island Public Defender · 1 day ago
Assistant Public Defender
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$83K/yr - $94K/yr
0+ years expThe Rhode Island Public Defender is seeking an attorney to represent indigent clients in Rhode Island state courts. The Assistant Public Defender will conduct criminal trials, manage case investigations, and maintain client relationships while ensuring thorough knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
Legal Services
Responsibilities
Representation includes appearing in state courts and conducting criminal trials on behalf of indigent clients
Representation also includes include intake processing, collection of background information, interviewing clients and witnesses, case investigation, preparation for court proceedings, legal research and writing, and any other representation functions
Assistant Public Defenders must maintain frequent contact and a good working relationship with clients and possess thorough knowledge of up-to-date and relevant criminal law and procedure
The assistant public defender in this role will represent clients in the office’s Adult Criminal District Court Unit, Family Court Juvenile Unit, or Family Court Parental Rights Unit
Assistant Public Defenders must maintain accurate, complete, and up to date files with entries made in a timely manner, and provide such documentation when required
Current and thorough knowledge of corrections and community treatment programs and other resources for clients is required
Attending public defender training and community programs is required
Conducting Intake interviews and financial eligibility determinations may be required
Advise and represent the legal interests of assigned clients
Represent clients at a variety of court proceedings, including but not limited to hearings, conferences, oral arguments, and trials
Provide legal assistance to inmates at the Adult Correctional Institutions, Training School, any federal penitentiary, or any state prison requesting assistance from the Office of the Public Defender for the purpose of resolving pending criminal charges
Provide technical and legal assistance to other assistant public defenders as required
Respond to requests for technical and/or legal advice as assigned by supervisor(s)
Remain knowledgeable about federal and state law, as relevant to the legal specialty practiced
Prepare briefs for memorandum and/or argument
Prepare legal research necessary to conduct a criminal trial or hearing
Qualification
Required
A J.D. from an accredited law school
Admission to the Rhode Island Bar, or eligibility for waived admission
A thorough knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws
A thorough knowledge of the problems inherent in the criminal justice field
The ability to act as advisor and/or counselor to clients assigned
The ability to meet and deal effectively with officials of the State, Court, or local prosecution
The ability to conduct special research projects
The ability to prepare detailed factual reports
Current and thorough knowledge of corrections and community treatment programs and other resources for clients
Attending public defender training and community programs
Company
Rhode Island Public Defender
The Rhode Island Public Defender is a firm of lawyers who defend adults and juveniles accused of committing crimes, and represent parents who are threatened with loss of custody of their children because of neglect or abuse allegations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase