Clark County · 1 week ago
CHIEF DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$61/hr - $94/hr
8+ years expClark County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Deputy Public Defender. This attorney will provide legal representation to individuals charged with serious felonies and may supervise a team of attorneys and support staff.
Business DevelopmentCommunitiesGovernmentLegalSocial Assistance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews work of subordinate staff in the preparation of cases for hearings and/or trial; assures appropriate handling of cases and the provision of quality professional legal services
Supervises new attorneys; provides for appropriate training of attorneys; assigns cases; reviews cases and settlement offers; evaluates staff performance
Provides assistance and advice to other attorneys with regard to issues in specified areas of expertise
Oversees cases and attorneys assigned to a team or unit; supervises and reviews the preparation and presentation of the Defense case in criminal, juvenile and dependency actions; counsels colleagues on legal strategies and legal issues; conducts preliminary evaluation of the case
Personally directs and/or handles the investigation and defense of family defense cases or difficult felony cases involving multiple defendants and multiple charges, capital murder cases, sensitive juvenile, dependency and other high profile cases having serious consequences of error or a high degree of public interest
Negotiates with the prosecution regarding the disposition of cases or modification of charges; performs specialized legal research and litigation in unique and/or complex areas of law. Interprets and applies laws, court decisions and legal points and authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs
Dictates legal instruments, correspondence and reports
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team
Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the performance of the work
May drive a personal or County vehicle in the course of the work or be capable of arranging for transportation to off-site locations in order to attend meetings and conduct other legal business
Qualification
Required
Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Nevada and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada
Eight (8) years of experience in professional legal work, including four (4) years as a practicing attorney
Five (5) years of professional legal experience as a Deputy Public Defender in the Public Defender's or Special Public Defender's Offices of Clark County
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation
Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination
Company
Clark County
Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability.
Founded in 1909Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.42MKey Investors
State of Arkansas
2022-03-15Grant· $0.42M
Leadership Team
Yolanda King
County Manager / Chief Executive Officer
Bob Leek
Chief Information Officer
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