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Navajo County · 4 hours ago

Public Defender

Holbrook, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Navajo County seeks an experienced criminal defense attorney to lead the Office of the Public Defender. The Public Defender is responsible for overall management of the office, including administration, personnel, supervision, training, and caseload management while ensuring the best possible representation for clients.

GovernmentInternetLegal

Responsibilities

Oversee the administration of Public Defender services

Manage personnel, including interviewing and hiring

Setting and managing office expectations

Manage the Public Defender budget

Ensure continued professional development of the staff

Provide training, research, and consultation services to attorneys on staff

Manage the attorney caseload numbers, and types of cases assigned

Manage your own felony caseload

Oversee cases proceeding to trial

Oversee complex cases

Oversee contracting out overflow and conflict cases

Oversee indigent defense in five justice courts in Navajo County

Oversee title 36 proceedings

Oversee indigent juvenile proceedings in Navajo County

Represent clients in complex legal cases

Ensure client-centered representation

Conduct legal research and analysis, including changes in laws, legislation, procedural rules, court decisions, and case precedents in preparation for trial and to determine/ anticipate legal problems and propose resolutions

Effectively and compassionately communicate with clients, team members, colleagues, and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes for clients

Counsel and advise clients on changes in law, court decisions, and legal issues

Counsel and advise attorneys on changes in law, court decisions and legal issues

Research legal precedents, opinions, and proposed legislation for their future impact and for defense of specific cases

Perform other related duties as directed by Navajo County administration

Qualification

Criminal law knowledgeFelony jury trial experienceLegal analysis skillsSupervisory experienceBudget planningClient-centered representationCrisis managementLegal writing skillsExceptional communicationConfidentiality management