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A Deputy Public Defender I primarily practices in District Court, and plans, organizes, and coordinates the representation and defense of indigent clients in criminal cases for the County, with minimal supervision from a higher level defense attorney. Prepares and tries simple and gross misdemeanor cases.
Examples of Duties
Manages a full misdemeanor caseload (simple and gross misdemeanors).
Prepares cases for trial, pre-trial, and post-trial hearings and/or plea bargains with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.
Assists other attorneys in matters of trial strategy, tactics, and legal research and analysis.
Handles miscellaneous court hearings, including, but not limited to: preliminary appearance calendars, arraignment calendars, non-compliance calendars, ability to substitute in Drug Court hearings, Juvenile Court, and Superior Court when necessary.
Maintains membership in good standing in the Washington State Bar Association and complies with all relevant standards for representing indigent defendants in accordance with the Washington State Supreme Court and Mason County.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.
Knowledge of criminal law and judicial procedure of Washington State, techniques of interviewing, and preparation and defense of all variety of criminal cases, with emphasis on felonies.
Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems.
Present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Work harmoniously and maintain good public relations.
One year of practice as an intern and/or attorney preferred, with further preference given to previous experience representing indigent clients.