Public Defender 2 (3382)
6 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeExecutive
Summary
Public Defender is seeking a Public Defender 2 (3382) to join their team in Santa Fe, NM. The role involves providing professional legal services for representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in litigation, appeal, counsel, research, and analysis.
About the Role
As a Public Defender 2, you will handle a variety of cases including misdemeanors, juvenile, youthful offender, or appellate cases. You will advise and counsel clients on case strategy, conduct plea bargaining, draft legal documents, and maintain professional skills through training and literature review. Your work will be supervised by more experienced attorneys.
About You
Required:
- License to practice law in New Mexico, or eligible for a limited license issued by NM Supreme Court.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Preferred:
- Experience working with marginalized populations such as indigent individuals, immigrants, and those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Multilingual abilities, fluent in English and other languages.
Benefits
- Flexible work opportunities including teleworking and non-traditional work schedules.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan and medical program for retirees.
Public Defender
The Public Defender’s Office is a private, nonprofit corporation whose financial support comes from the State of South Carolina and Charleston County governments. The Public Defender's Office has a Board of Directors selected by the Charleston County Bar association. The office is led by an Executive Director who has a Director of Litigation and a Director of Administration working with her in the management of the office. This office and its staff of 19 attorneys provide legal representation to low income citizens who are charged with serious crimes. The Public Defender’s Office also represents in Family Court the majority of juvenile defendants who are charged with crimes.
Santa Fe, NM