What is MSPD's Holistic Defense Services?
The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is a state
agency responsible for providing legal representation to
all indigent citizens accused or convicted of crimes in
Missouri. The Holistic Defense Services ("HDS") division
uses a holistic approach that seeks to address the
underlying needs and risk factors that so many of our
clients share—which are often what led to their
involvement in the criminal legal system in the first place.
What is the Deputy Position?
This is a management position reporting directly to the
HDS Leader. They will assist with communicating and
implementing MSPD goals and policies and will assume all
responsibilities of the HDS Leader when they are absent
or unavailable. The HDS Deputy will assist in personnel
matters, administrative responsibilities, and in the
coaching, mentorship, and supervision of all HDS
employees, volunteers, and interns.
Education & Experience
The ideal candidate will be a licensed attorney in the state
of Missouri who has substantial experience in the field of
forensic social work and/or holistic defense and has Clinical
Licensure in Missouri. Applications being sought from:
-Candidates with a Masters in Social Work; Candidates
with Clinical Licensure in Missouri; Attorneys licensed
to practice law in the state of Missouri or eligible to be
licensed in Missouri
-All candidates must have experience in the field of
social work; Social work experience in the criminal legal
system and/or related to mental and behavioral health,
poverty, housing instability, and outreach strongly
preferred
-Management experience preferred
Knowledge & Skills
-Knowledge of criminal law and procedure
-Considerable knowledge of the intersection of criminal
defense and social work, the collateral consequences of
criminal charges and convictions, and mitigation
practice
An Application for Employment must be submitted to be considered for opening. Applications can be obtained via website at https://publicdefender.mo.gov/employment/
Send completed applications by mail, fax, or email to:
Missouri State Public Defender
Attn: Human Resources
Woodrail Centre
1000 W. Nifong, Bldg. 7, Suite 100
Columbia, MO 65203
Fax: 573-777-9976
Email: [email protected]
You can also contact HDS Leader: Annie Legomsky at [email protected] with any questions regarding this position.