Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Clarksville, AR

Government

Clarksville, AR

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Clarksville, AR

Attorney

No

Job Title
Contract for Defense Counsel for Specialty Court Programs - 5th Judicial Circuit - Franklin & Johnson Counties

Job Responsibilities
The role involves serving as a specialty court team member and representing specialty court participants in Johnson and Franklin Counties. The candidate will work as part of the judicial circuit's specialty court programs, which may involve collaborating with other legal and court professionals to support the participants' legal needs and ensure their rights are protected throughout the court process. Specific duties may include attending court sessions, providing legal advice to participants, preparing legal documents, and working with other court team members to develop and implement strategies for each participant’s case.

Education and Experience Information
Applicants must have previously been employed as an attorney by the state or be currently serving as a part-time public defender. Alternatively, candidates can be employed by the state as an attorney on a part-time basis. This requirement ensures that the applicant has relevant legal experience and familiarity with state legal procedures and protocols, which is crucial for effectively representing specialty court participants.

Salary Information
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.

Additional Application Information
Interested applicants should submit a current resume detailing their current and former state employment and/or state contract experience, a list of three references, and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position. These application materials should be sent via email to the specified address. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so timely submission is encouraged.