Attorney Public Defender
Location: Helena, Montana
Description: State of Montana is hiring Attorney Public Defender right now, this occupation will be situated in Montana. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Attorney Public Defender
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Office of State Public Defender
44 W Park
Butte , MT
59701
Phone: (406)444-9545
Fax: (406)496-6098
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: bkain@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
61800411
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Helena
Job Status:
Part-Time Temporary
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
5/31/2013
Closing Date:
Department:
Office of State Public Defender
Division:
Helena Public Defender Office
Bureau:
Union:
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit:
091
Band/Grade:
07
State Application Required: Yes
Salary:
$20.86 - $28.25
Salary Unit:
Hourly
Additional Salary Information:
Applicant Pool: If another department
vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may
be used for the selection.
Special Information:
This position is a temporary part time position up to 20 hours per week. Successful applicant will be eligible for state benefits. Public Defenders are represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSME) Bargaining Unit http://hr.mt.gov/content/newlaborrelations/2011-2013contracts/091_AFSCME_OPD . Travel may be required.
Interested applicants must submit the State of Montana Application On-Line - Hard copy State of Montana Applications, Resumes or Cover Letters will not be accepted.
Duties:
Assistant Public Defenders represent indigent clients in cases including: felony and misdemeanor criminal charges; delinquent youth proceedings; ! involuntary mental health or developmental disability commitments; abuse and neglect proceedings; dependent/neglect matters; and guardianship or conservatorship proceedings, as described in the Montana Public Defender Act [ http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/47_1_1.htm ].
Assistant Public Defenders are expected to exercise their own professional judgment and provide competent indigent defense casework pursuant to the Public Defender Commission standards [ http://publicdefender.mt.gov/forms/pdf/Standards.pdf ]. Case assignments are determined by the Regional Deputy Public Defender. Assistant Public Defenders duties include but are not limited to case investigation and strategy, discovery review, motion work, plea negotiations, trial preparation and completion, and sentencing.
Competencies:
Applicants must be knowledgeable of legal and court policies, procedures, practices, terminology and systems; state and federal laws; rules and regulations; princ! iples and practices of law enforcement. Must have verbal and written co! mmunication, negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making skills; must be self-motivated, flexible, and client-oriented; capable of spotting and framing issues to advance the client’s interests. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, the public, witnesses, judges/ court personnel, and law enforcement/prosecution personnel.
Education/Experience:
The minimum requirements include a JD from an ABA accredited law school. Must be licensed to practice law in Montana and have a strong desire to work in indigent defense.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required: None Required
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:51:37 GMT
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