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State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 1 day ago

Public Defender 2 - Sioux City Adult Office

Sioux City, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$84K/yr - $128K/yr

2+ years exp

The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office is seeking a highly motivated attorney to serve as a Public Defender 2 in their Davenport office. This role involves advocating for indigent clients in criminal cases, providing legal representation, and preparing defenses through legal research and trial preparation.

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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

Licensed attorneyCriminal trial advocacyLegal researchCase strategyClient communication

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

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

If you’re looking for a work life of accomplishment, reward, and opportunity, you’ll discover Iowa State Government is just the place where there’s a rich and diverse population; where community, culture and differences matter; where exceptional work ethic, values and peace of mind all come together! The more you know about the State of Iowa, the more you’ll know it’s the right fit for you! There are 16 agencies in state government providing services to Iowans requiring specialized talent in agriculture, corrections, economic development, education, human services, natural resources, public health, public safety, revenue, transportation, veterans’ services and more.

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Des Moines, Iowa, USA

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