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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 month ago

Public Defender 2 (3382)

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Public Defender 2 to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender. This role involves representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in various legal matters, including litigation and appeals, while also advising clients on case strategies and outcomes.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Handle a variety of cases, including misdemeanor, juvenile, youthful offender or appellate cases

Assist higher level Attorneys with complex cases

Advise and counsel clients regarding case strategy and possible outcomes

Conduct plea bargaining, when appropriate, with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases

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

Legal servicesLitigationLegal researchClient counselingPlea bargainingReport draftingProfessional development

Required

Provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis

Handle a variety of cases, including misdemeanor, juvenile, youthful offender or appellate cases

Assist higher level Attorneys with complex cases

Advise and counsel clients regarding case strategy and possible outcomes

Conduct plea bargaining, when appropriate, with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases

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

Perform related and other duties as assigned

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.

Founded in 1911

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$0.3M

Key Investors

Lumina Foundation

2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

April Frazier Camara, Esq.

President & CEO

Vernina A.

Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

Recent News

Lumina’s newest Racial Justice and Equity Fund grants bring awards in 2021-22 to nearly $10M

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