Deputy Public Defender

Salary: $84,441.64 – $90,934.41 Annually

Position Summary:

Your caseload, depending on your level of experience, will include a diverse mixture of case types (unless misdemeanors are more appropriate). Additional assignments (such as drug court defense attorney) are possible.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews legal cases to determine if sufficient cause exists to prosecute.
• Advises law enforcement officers and witnesses of legal procedures.
• Files complaints on Justice Court misdemeanor cases.
• Prosecutes or defends cases in Justice Courts.
• Confers with clients. Advises clients regarding their legal rights, courses of action and strength of a case.
• Reviews performance and gives instructions and guidance in court procedures, trial techniques and in matters of law.
• Conducts legal research on own behalf and that of other attorneys by computer.
• Obtains and reviews source documents such as police reports, medical records, and transcripts. Locates and interviews witnesses.
• Prepares and files necessary court documents.
• Attends and participates in court appearances and legal proceedings.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and current membership in the State Bar of Arizona.