JOB POSTING: Public Defender - DeSoto County & 17th Circuit Court Judicial District
The position of Public Defender consists of legal work that involves representation of indigent citizens accused of committing felony and misdemeanor crimes.
Essential Job Functions:
The work requires analyzing and interpreting statutory and case law and applying the facts to the law. It requires the ability to work well with people, efficient use of court time and exceptional organization skills.
Review case files for those clients assigned to the attorney
Meet and discuss with clients as needed
Appear timely for docket call, motions, plea hearings and/or trial as directed in Circuit Court
Assist clients in obtaining drug treatment, mental health and/or other needs that may impact the resolution of their respective cases
Preparing documents prior to court date for presentation to the court
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of court procedures and practices
Knowledge of the Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure, Mississippi Rules of Evidence and all other Mississippi Rules of Court and how each applies to criminal cases
Knowledge of Mississippi Code annotated as amended as it applies to criminal cases
Ability to access computer information contained in MEC, the Circuit Clerk’s criminal system and the jail
Ability to use various computer software programs, such as, Word, WordPerfect, etc.
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to perform legal research
Ability to interact effectively with employees in other units of the organization, other departments, management, outside agencies and the public
Ability to return calls and emails in a timely manner
Ability to meet in person with clients who are incarcerated prior to court dates
Education and Experience Requirements:
Candidate must possess a J.D. degree and a license to practice law in all state courts within the State of Mississippi. Preference is given for attorneys with jury trial experience.
Candidate must maintain all professional licensure requirements of the Mississippi Bar and all CLEs must continually be up to date.
Must be in good standing with the Mississippi Bar and the Mississippi Supreme Court and remain in such standing for the term of employment.
Candidate must possess a valid Mississippi Driver’s license and maintain licensure for the duration of this position.
Interested individuals may apply by submitting a completed DeSoto County Employment Application (found online at www.desotocountyms.gov/jobs), a letter of interest, and resume/CV. These items can be emailed to hr@desotocountyms.gov or delivered to the Human Resources Department at 365 Losher Street, Ste 205A, Hernando, Mississippi, 38632.
https://www.desotocountyms.gov/Jobs.aspx?JobID=146
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