Montana
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Position is open until filled with frequent screenings. Our Mission To Provide the Most Compassionate and Expert Defense of Clients and the Constitution Our Vision Creating Expert Teams of Advocates for Justice, Bringing Respect and Dignity to our Clients to Achieve Holistic and Equitable Outcomes Reasons to work for the Office of the Public Defender:
Our work changes lives!
OPD’s work makes a difference for the people in our communities. Public Defenders work for their clients, protect constitutional rights, and ensure the system remains fair. We are proud of the work we do. Benefits of working for OPD:
The ability to
work
and
play
in the
beautiful state of Montana
is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Montana offers theaters, museums, fairs, rodeos, a high-quality educational system, and many recreational opportunities. Montana's mountains, rivers, and lakes provide year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Other fantastic benefits include: Health coverage Retirement plans Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Work/life balance Flexible schedules Opportunities and room for professional growth Telework (when applicable) Public Service Loan Forgiveness
– Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive public service loan forgiveness. Materials Required of Applicants: Cover Letter Resume References:
Please provide contact information for (2) current or former supervisors and (1) professional peer. About this Opportunity! Job Overview: Public Defenders serve as a defense attorney for indigent clients and other persons in criminal and civil cases who are entitled by law to assistance of counsel. Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): The job duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following: A.
Client Representation
(95%): Represents clients in court, during hearings or before other legal proceedings and government entities. Provides legal defense in cases that may be high-profile, involve significant liability exposure or death penalty, life in prison. Reviews and prepares legal documents including but not limited to opinions, forms, contracts and/or other legal agreements. Prepares appropriate findings of fact, conclusions of law, orders after appropriate legal proceedings. Prepares evidence, exhibits, and legal documents necessary to litigate cases. Interprets and applies state and federal laws and administrative rules. Identifies and Interviews parties, witnesses, and experts involved during the legal proceedings and prepares parties to testify. Receives, researches, and responds to questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedure, and/or facilitates a resolution. Provides consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate legal advice, settlement negotiations, and/or facilitates legal decisions. Provides assistance and/or collaborates with other attorneys during trials and hearings. Handles cases with substantial legal precedent as well as analyzes, interprets, and advises about new laws that have no case precedent. Serves as a legal advisor across multiple fields of law; may develop expertise in specific fields of law and provide training and guidance as necessary. B.
Other duties as assigned
(5%): May serve as a principal legal advisor in a specific field of law. Attends continuing education trainings as required and necessary. May provide office support as requested or as needed. Physical and Environmental Demands:
This position works in a variety of settings such as an office or court, setting and has regular visits to jails, detention centers or mental health facilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of legal and court policies, procedures, practices and their application with particular reference to indigent defense. State and federal laws, rules and regulations and their judicial interpretation and precedents. Familiarity of methods and tactics employed in the defense of legal actions in courts. Knowledge of criminal law and the law of criminal procedure and its application in the State of Montana. Continuing obligation to stay abreast of changes and developments in the law with legal research. Ability to work effectively with marginalized populations, who are disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system in Montana. Ability to understand and be sensitive to cultural differences that may affect the attorney/client relationship and communications. Strong organization, time management, and oral written communication skills. Ability to learn, understand and consistently utilize the agency case management system. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with others. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school, Membership in the State Bar of Montana Preferred: Previous experience in criminal defense preferred.
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Position is open until filled with frequent screenings. Our Mission To Provide the Most Compassionate and Expert Defense of Clients and the Constitution Our Vision Creating Expert Teams of Advocates for Justice, Bringing Respect and Dignity to our Clients to Achieve Holistic and Equitable Outcomes Reasons to work for the Office of the Public Defender:
Our work changes lives!
OPD’s work makes a difference for the people in our communities. Public Defenders work for their clients, protect constitutional rights, and ensure the system remains fair. We are proud of the work we do. Benefits of working for OPD:
The ability to
work
and
play
in the
beautiful state of Montana
is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Montana offers theaters, museums, fairs, rodeos, a high-quality educational system, and many recreational opportunities. Montana's mountains, rivers, and lakes provide year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Other fantastic benefits include: Health coverage Retirement plans Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Work/life balance Flexible schedules Opportunities and room for professional growth Telework (when applicable) Public Service Loan Forgiveness
– Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive public service loan forgiveness. Materials Required of Applicants: Cover Letter Resume References:
Please provide contact information for (2) current or former supervisors and (1) professional peer. About this Opportunity! Job Overview: Public Defenders serve as a defense attorney for indigent clients and other persons in criminal and civil cases who are entitled by law to assistance of counsel. Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): The job duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following: A.
Client Representation
(95%): Represents clients in court, during hearings or before other legal proceedings and government entities. Provides legal defense in cases that may be high-profile, involve significant liability exposure or death penalty, life in prison. Reviews and prepares legal documents including but not limited to opinions, forms, contracts and/or other legal agreements. Prepares appropriate findings of fact, conclusions of law, orders after appropriate legal proceedings. Prepares evidence, exhibits, and legal documents necessary to litigate cases. Interprets and applies state and federal laws and administrative rules. Identifies and Interviews parties, witnesses, and experts involved during the legal proceedings and prepares parties to testify. Receives, researches, and responds to questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedure, and/or facilitates a resolution. Provides consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate legal advice, settlement negotiations, and/or facilitates legal decisions. Provides assistance and/or collaborates with other attorneys during trials and hearings. Handles cases with substantial legal precedent as well as analyzes, interprets, and advises about new laws that have no case precedent. Serves as a legal advisor across multiple fields of law; may develop expertise in specific fields of law and provide training and guidance as necessary. B.
Other duties as assigned
(5%): May serve as a principal legal advisor in a specific field of law. Attends continuing education trainings as required and necessary. May provide office support as requested or as needed. Physical and Environmental Demands:
This position works in a variety of settings such as an office or court, setting and has regular visits to jails, detention centers or mental health facilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of legal and court policies, procedures, practices and their application with particular reference to indigent defense. State and federal laws, rules and regulations and their judicial interpretation and precedents. Familiarity of methods and tactics employed in the defense of legal actions in courts. Knowledge of criminal law and the law of criminal procedure and its application in the State of Montana. Continuing obligation to stay abreast of changes and developments in the law with legal research. Ability to work effectively with marginalized populations, who are disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system in Montana. Ability to understand and be sensitive to cultural differences that may affect the attorney/client relationship and communications. Strong organization, time management, and oral written communication skills. Ability to learn, understand and consistently utilize the agency case management system. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with others. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school, Membership in the State Bar of Montana Preferred: Previous experience in criminal defense preferred.
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