Iowa
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through public service? The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic attorney to serve as a Public Defender 2 in our Davenport office located in Scott 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
As a Public Defender attorney in this position, you will:
Advocate for indigent clients in assigned cases at every stage of the criminal justice system.
Receive training and mentoring from experienced public defenders in an environment that encourages professional growth.
Represent clients in court at pre-trial hearings, trials, sentencings, and other hearings.
Prepare defenses by conducting legal research, gathering facts, and interviewing clients and witnesses.
Conduct pretrial discovery, including depositions, plea withdrawals, and motions to suppress.
Negotiate plea bargains, dismissals, or other case dispositions with prosecutors.
Work closely with clients to discuss case strategies and trial preparations.
Maintain communication with clients regarding case updates and questions.
Identify legal issues, research applicable law, and draft motions and briefs.
Prepare legal documents such as arraignments, pleas, motions, briefs, and letters.
May oversee investigators' work per office policies.
Maintain case files, prepare time reports, and close files according to office policies.
What We Offer
Joining the SPD means becoming part of a team dedicated to community service. We offer a competitive compensation package including:
Annual salary from $83,512 to $128,045, based on experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, life, and vision insurance.
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Opportunities for professional development.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS).
Retirement Investors Club.
Employee Assistance Program.
Vendor discount programs.
For more benefits information,
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 are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements: Graduation from an accredited law school, a current license to practice law in Iowa, and at least two years of full-time legal experience in criminal trial advocacy or prosecution. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch, including at least 18 months as a Public Defender 1. For more information, please
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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 are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements: Graduation from an accredited law school, a current license to practice law in Iowa, and at least two years of full-time legal experience in criminal trial advocacy or prosecution. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch, including at least 18 months as a Public Defender 1. For more information, please
view the full job description .
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