Attorney Public Defender Conflict Coordinator
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Description: State of Montana is at present recruited Attorney Public Defender Conflict Coordinator right now, this vacancy will be settled in Montana. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Attorney Public Defender Conflict Coordinator
- Applications must be r! eceived 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):
61803003
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Great Falls
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
8/6/2013
Closing Date:
8/20/2013
Department:
Office of State Public Defender
Division:
Public Defender Commission
Bureau:
Conflict Office
Ban! d/Grade:
07
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
$43,392.00 - $70,514.00
Salary Unit:
Yearly
Additional Salary Information: Successful applicant will be placed in the pay range based upon their relevant experience.
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 will work either in Great Falls or surrounding area. It will be determined where the successful candidate will work through discussions with the successful candidate. Travel is 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:
This position is an assistant public defender within the Conflict Coordinator Office. Assistant Public Defenders represent indigent cli! ents 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.Act http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/index.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 for this position are determined by the Conflict Coordinator. 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. This position will also serve as back-up for the Conflict Coordinator
Competencies:
Applicants must be knowledgeable of legal and court policies, pro! cedures, practices, terminology and systems; state and federal laws; rules and regulations; principles and practices of law enforcement. Must have verbal and written communication, 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. Ideal candidates will include recent graduates or experienced attorneys who have a strong desire to work in indigent defense. Candidates must be registered to take the Montana Bar Exam and sit for the bar exam no later than July 2013 if not currently licensed to practice in Montana. Admission to the State Bar of Monta! na is required on date of hire.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required: None Required
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to State of Montana.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:27:15 GMT
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