Misdemeanor Attorney

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　　Misdemeanor Attorney

　　Salary

　　$64,896.00 Annually

　　Location

　　IN 46203, IN

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　08053

　　Department

　　Marion County Public Defender's Agency

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Position Summary

　　Agency Summary

　　The Marion County Public Defender Agency provides legal representation for Marion County citizens who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer in matters involving liberty interests, including criminal cases. Our services are provided as a public service. We work with the felony, misdemeanor, Title IV D, civil commitment, and juvenile courts. We also work on cases related to termination of parental rights as well as appeals. Our agency also offers education, services, and programs focused on different ways to serve jail sentences . The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

　　Job Summary

　　Position is responsible for providing effective representation of counsel to indigent persons charged with the equivalent of misdemeanors in either juvenile, misdemeanor, or appellate courts, or facing civil contempt, or CHINS proceedings. Independent Judgment is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures . Independent actions and judgment are exercised in making decisions that are complex in nature and have considerable impact on Public Defender Agency policy . Decisions and actions may be controlled by state and federal laws . The actions and decision-making process allow for considerable latitude in making informed judgments, quick decisions, or decisions without the benefit of consultation . The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative, creativity, and independent problem-solving skills. Position reports to Division Chief.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

　　Position Responsibilities

　　Appears in court to provide effective representation of counsel to indigent persons in civil contempt proceedings, CHINS Proceeding, mental health court or persons charged with committing misdemeanor criminal offenses in adult, juvenile or appellate courts

　　Conducts legal and factual review of the case; evaluates the legal and factual evidence for, or against, the client; engages in pretrial motion practice; and takes and defends depositions

　　Consults with client, interviews witnesses and consults with medical, forensic, DNA or other experts as needed to effectively represent client

　　Consults with opposing counsel to negotiate case disposition to include plea agreements and other disposition, including litigating case to the court or trying to jury

　　Communicates with clients through regular methods to include telephone conversations, in person interviews, and jail consultations

　　Reviews and updates court files; keeps client and families updated on case progress

　　Delegates assignments to paralegal I and investigators, as appropriate

　　Collaborates with social workers on multi-disciplinary strategies to achieve client objective s

　　Must maintain confidentiality at all times

　　This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

　　Qualifications

　　Juris Doctorate and license to practice law required. Strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills are required along with top level interpersonal and facilitation skills . Computer knowledge a must . Must have a valid d river’s license. Additionally, all Division attorneys must comply with all relevant Indiana Public Defender Commission standards, guidelines, and requirements.