State of Iowa - Executive Branch
Public Defender 1 - Sioux City Adult Office
State of Iowa - Executive Branch, Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110
Public Defender 1 - Sioux City Adult Office
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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through public service? The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office seeks a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic attorney to serve as a Public Defender 1 in our Sioux City Adult office located in Woodbury County, Iowa.
Who We Are The mission of the Office of the State Public Defender is to ensure that all indigent persons in Iowa are provided high‑quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and other eligible proceedings in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
What You’ll Do
Advocate for indigent clients in assigned cases at every state of the criminal justice system at a trainee level.
Receive training and mentoring from dedicated, experienced public defenders in an atmosphere that encourages growth and development of an attorney’s skills and career.
Represent clients in court at pre‑trial hearings, bench or jury trials, sentencing and other court hearings.
Prepare a defense, conducting legal research, gathering facts, and interviewing the client and witnesses to determine the merits of the case and appropriate course of action.
Conduct pre‑trial discovery, including depositions, withdrawing pleas, and suppression motions.
Negotiate plea bargains, dismissals, or other dispositions of assigned cases with prosecuting attorneys.
Work closely with clients, providing and discussing information, planning case strategy and trial preparation.
Maintain appropriate communication with clients about case status and answer client questions.
Identify potential legal issues to advance the client’s case, research applicable law, and draft appropriate motions and briefs.
Prepare various legal documents, including written arraignments, written guilty pleas, motions, briefs, and letters.
May direct the work of investigators consistent with internal office policies.
Maintain client case files, prepare public defender time reports to the court, and close files consistent with office policies.
What We Offer
Annual pay ranging from $62,337.60 to $96,699.20, depending on experience.
Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
Opportunities for professional development.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more).
Access to an on‑site employee fitness center (6200 Park Avenue location only).
For additional information on benefits, click here.
Embark on a rewarding career dedicated to public service and make a difference with us!
This is a non‑merit position for the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Public Defender.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and possess a current license to practice law in the State of Iowa before commencing employment in this job classification.
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Public Defender 1 - Sioux City Adult Office
role at
State of Iowa - Executive Branch .
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through public service? The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office seeks a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic attorney to serve as a Public Defender 1 in our Sioux City Adult office located in Woodbury County, Iowa.
Who We Are The mission of the Office of the State Public Defender is to ensure that all indigent persons in Iowa are provided high‑quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and other eligible proceedings in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
What You’ll Do
Advocate for indigent clients in assigned cases at every state of the criminal justice system at a trainee level.
Receive training and mentoring from dedicated, experienced public defenders in an atmosphere that encourages growth and development of an attorney’s skills and career.
Represent clients in court at pre‑trial hearings, bench or jury trials, sentencing and other court hearings.
Prepare a defense, conducting legal research, gathering facts, and interviewing the client and witnesses to determine the merits of the case and appropriate course of action.
Conduct pre‑trial discovery, including depositions, withdrawing pleas, and suppression motions.
Negotiate plea bargains, dismissals, or other dispositions of assigned cases with prosecuting attorneys.
Work closely with clients, providing and discussing information, planning case strategy and trial preparation.
Maintain appropriate communication with clients about case status and answer client questions.
Identify potential legal issues to advance the client’s case, research applicable law, and draft appropriate motions and briefs.
Prepare various legal documents, including written arraignments, written guilty pleas, motions, briefs, and letters.
May direct the work of investigators consistent with internal office policies.
Maintain client case files, prepare public defender time reports to the court, and close files consistent with office policies.
What We Offer
Annual pay ranging from $62,337.60 to $96,699.20, depending on experience.
Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
Opportunities for professional development.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more).
Access to an on‑site employee fitness center (6200 Park Avenue location only).
For additional information on benefits, click here.
Embark on a rewarding career dedicated to public service and make a difference with us!
This is a non‑merit position for the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Public Defender.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and possess a current license to practice law in the State of Iowa before commencing employment in this job classification.
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