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Criminal Law Attorney / Litigation - General Attorney in Torrington, WY

Wyoming Public Defenders Office Mar 08,2018 Mar 06,2018 Location Torrington WY
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Public Interest

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Litigation - General (consumer)

2-5 yrs required

Profile

Practicing Attorney Level 2 DUTIES: With limited supervision, handles more complex misdemeanors for indigent individuals and with more oversight, handles simple felony cases such as burglaries, drug crimes, property crimes and probation violations. Initial meeting with clients. Review charges, potential penalties, and evidence asserted against the client. Explain case process and procedure. Answer questions posed by client. Meet with prosecutor and determine their position. Review discovery/police reports/witness report in the case. Review the evidence with the client and understand their position and what new evidence needs to be developed or investigated. Determine the client’s position regarding a possible plea agreement. Prepare potential motions to suppress evidence, or other pretrial motions. Meet / conference with client prior to court appearances. Appear in Court with client. Resolve and finalize case through change of plea hearing, suppression hearing, or trial.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS: JD Degree. License to practice law in Wyoming. 2-5 years of relevant legal experience. Preference will be given to those applicants who have handled a misdemeanor caseload and is willing to continue to do so with some ability to handle low level felony cases. Knowledge of Wyoming Criminal Law. Knowledge of the United States Constitution.

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Job # 07869

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