NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Public Defender 2 - Sioux City Adult Office
Sioux City - 51102 - Woodbury County, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $128K/yr
2+ years expThe Iowa State Public Defender’s Office is seeking a highly motivated attorney to serve as a Public Defender 2 in Sioux City. In this role, you will advocate for indigent clients in various stages of the criminal justice system, providing legal representation and conducting necessary legal research and case preparation.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Advocate for indigent clients in assigned cases at every state of the criminal justice system
Receive training and mentoring from dedicated, experienced public defenders in an atmosphere which encourages growth and development of an attorney’s skills and career
Represent clients in court at pre-trial hearings, bench or jury trials sentencings and other court hearings
Prepare a defense, conducting legal research, gathering facts, and interviewing the client and witnesses to determine the merits of case and appropriate course of action
Conduct pretrial discovery, including depositions, withdraw pleas, and suppression motions
Negotiate plea bargains, dismissals, or other disposition of assigned cases with prosecuting attorneys
Work closely with clients, providing and discussing information, plan case strategy and trial preparation
Maintain appropriate communication with clients about case status and answering client questions
Identify potential legal issues to advance client’s case, research applicable law, and draft appropriate motions and briefs
Prepare various legal documents, including written arraignments, written guilty pleas, motions, briefs, and letters
May direct work of investigators consistent with internal office policies
Maintain client case files, prepare public defender time reports to the court, and close files consistent with office policies
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited law school
Possession of a current license to practice law in the State of Iowa
Experience equal to two years of full-time work in professional legal criminal trial advocacy or prosecution
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Public Defender 1
Benefits
Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
Opportunities for professional development.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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