Assistant Public Defender

Hinds County, Mississippi • Virginia Beach, VA

2d • $67,000

About The Position

The following examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work to be performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive in the examples provided. Other logical duties are expected to be performed as assigned. Interview people accused of committing criminal offenses. Regular visits with people in detention facilities and/or prisons. Court appearances on behalf of accused in all courts systems within Hinds County, including but not limited to Initial Appearance, bond hearings, habeas corpus, mandamus, emergency petitions, Preliminary Hearings, and other related pre-trial activity. Negotiate with charging authorities in an attempt to reach a final disposition of the charge. Act as lead and/or assisting counsel in felony trials Circuit Court. Act as lead and/or assisting counsel in capital felony trials. Act as lead and/or assisting counsel in any misdemeanors that may be assigned to the Office. Works directly with the Public Defender, Deputy Public Defender and the Executive Assistant in the supervision and training of the Secretarial staff and the Investigative staff. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Attorney must possess a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi in all Mississippi State Courts.
• All applicants must be and remain in good standing with the Mississippi Bar Association and the Supreme Court.
• Attorney must maintain all professional license requirements and required CLE credits and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to attorneys with litigation experience, especially jury trials.

Responsibilities

• Interview people accused of committing criminal offenses.
• Regular visits with people in detention facilities and/or prisons.
• Court appearances on behalf of accused in all courts systems within Hinds County, including but not limited to Initial Appearance, bond hearings, habeas corpus, mandamus, emergency petitions, Preliminary Hearings, and other related pre-trial activity.
• Negotiate with charging authorities in an attempt to reach a final disposition of the charge.
• Act as lead and/or assisting counsel in felony trials Circuit Court.
• Act as lead and/or assisting counsel in capital felony trials.
• Act as lead and/or assisting counsel in any misdemeanors that may be assigned to the Office.
• Works directly with the Public Defender, Deputy Public Defender and the Executive Assistant in the supervision and training of the Secretarial staff and the Investigative staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree