Assistant Public Defender

Full-time

No

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Represents, as counsel, indigent defendants charged with felonies and/or misdemeanors.
Consults with District Attorney.
Consults with and advises other attorneys in the office on cases.
Analyzes legal and/or factual aspects of clients' cases.
Refers clients for proper medical and psychiatric assistance.
Refers clients to other resources or agencies for assistance.
Performs necessary investigations, including interviewing clients, gathering evidence, legal research, investigating locations critical to cases, and obtaining social, medical, criminal, psychiatric, and educational histories of clients.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED

May lead or supervise Criminal Investigators and a clerical support staff.

Receives general supervision and reports to Pubic Defender or designee, who is consulted on complex or unusual matters.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work involves moderate risks or discomforts associated with a courthouse or jail environment, which require special safety precautions, ., working in crowded conditions, and working around persons imprisoned for a wide variety of illegal acts. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear.

Requires substantial physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities.

Qualification and Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Doctor of Jurisprudence. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Knowledge of the principles of criminal law and proceedings, including docketing, bonding, and sheriff's procedures. Knowledge of the administrative functioning of the criminal justice system. Knowledge of legal principles, including civil, constitutional, and administrative law. Skill in courtroom practice. Ability to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to specific problems. Ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically. Ability to analyze cases and make tactical decisions. Ability to prepare briefs. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to deal courteously with the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. LICENSES REQUIRED Licensed to practice Law in the State of Tennessee, or application to practice law in the State of Tennessee pending.

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