Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Paragould, AR

Government

Paragould, AR

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Paragould, AR

Attorney

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title
Contract for Defense Counsel for Specialty Court Programs

Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a specialty court team member for the 19th Judicial District, which includes the district court in Craighead County.
- Represent specialty court participants, providing legal counsel and advocacy.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the specialty court team to support the objectives of the court programs.
- Ensure that the legal rights of specialty court participants are upheld throughout their involvement in the program.

Education and Experience Information
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
- Previous employment as an attorney by the state.
- Current service as a part-time public defender or employment by the state as an attorney on a part-time basis.

Salary Information
The position is a part-time contractor role. Specific salary information is not provided in the text.

Note: To apply for this position, candidates need to submit a current resume detailing 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. Applications are to be sent via email to the specified address. All applications will be reviewed as received.