Deputy Public Defender I – $20K BONUS

Job Description

LOCATION: Mason County, Washington
REMOTE EMPLOYMENT:  Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Public Defense

A Deputy Public Defender I primarily practices in District Court, and plans, organizes, and coordinates the representation and defense of indigent clients in criminal cases for the County, with minimal supervision from a higher level defense attorney.  Prepares and tries simple and gross misdemeanor cases.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES 
The  Deputy Public Defender I position is distinguished from the Deputy Public Defender II and III classification by generally fewer years of experience and the required ability to handle no more than a full a misdemeanor caseload.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.
Knowledge of criminal law and judicial procedure of Washington State, techniques of interviewing, and preparation and defense of all variety of criminal cases, with emphasis on felonies.
Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems.
Present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Work harmoniously and maintain good public relations.
One year of practice as an intern and/or attorney preferred, with further preference given to previous experience representing indigent clients.