Top 13 Public defender Jobs in Iowa

Appellate Public Defender 1
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- US work authorization
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Public Defender 2 - Waterloo Juvenile - PTPF
State of Iowa —Waterloo, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Public Defender 2 - Des Moines Juvenile - PTPF
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Public Defender 1 - Cedar Rapids
State of Iowa —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Public Defender 1 - Davenport Office
State of Iowa —Davenport, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Public Defender 2 - Sioux City Adult Office
State of Iowa —Sioux City, IA
- $85,176.00 - $130,603.20 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Public Defender 2 - Iowa City
State of Iowa —Iowa City, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Public Defender 1 - Council Bluffs
State of Iowa —Council Bluffs, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Public Defender 2 - Sioux City Adult - Rural Counties
State of Iowa —Sioux City, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Public Defender 2 - Sioux City Juvenile - PTPF
State of Iowa —Sioux City, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Public Defender 2 - Burlington
State of Iowa —Burlington, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Public Defender 3 - Special Defense Unit
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Public Defender 2 - Davenport Office
State of Iowa —Davenport, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Public Defender 3 - Special Defense Unit
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
Graduation from an accredited law school, possession of a current license to practice law in the State of Iowa, and experience equal to five years of full time…
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Assistant Public Defender - Ross County
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Chillicothe, OH
Note: the position does not involve trial-level representation in federal court and does not involve post-trial representation on direct appeal, state post-…
$38.75 - $49.92 an hour
Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
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Appellate Public Defender 1

State of Iowa -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
12 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
On-site gym
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Retirement plan

Qualifications

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Job Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through public service? The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic attorney to serve as an Public Defender 1 in our Appellate Defender office located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Who We Are

The mission of the Office of the State Public Defender is to ensure that all indigent persons in Iowa are provided high quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and other eligible proceedings in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner.

What You’ll Do

As a Public Defender attorney in this position, you will:

Receive training and mentoring from experienced and well-respected attorneys with valuable appellate experience.
Perform entry-level professional legal work representing indigent clients on appeal in cases where the State Appellate Defender’s Office has been appointed as counsel.
Conduct thorough review of the client trial court records and perform extensive legal research to prepare the appeal in assigned cases to determine the merits of the cases and appropriate courses of action.
Draft appellate briefs, motions[1] for further review, and other motions or documents in support of an appeal.
Present oral arguments in assigned cases before the Iowa Court of Appeals, the Iowa Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court.
Advise and communicate with clients at all stages of the appeal and respond to clients in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned to further support public defender offices may also be required.

This is a non-merit position for the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Public Defender.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

What We Offer
When you join the SPD, you become a part of a strong team culture that is committed to serving the community. In addition to providing a respect for work-life balance, we have a competitive total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
On the job training by dedicated, experienced professionals.
Opportunities for professional development.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)
Access to an on-site employee fitness center.

For additional information on benefits click here.

E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Embark on a rewarding career dedicated to public service and make a difference with us!

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and possess a current license to practice law in the State of Iowa prior to commencing employment in positions in this job classification.

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Appellate Public Defender 1

Public Defender 2 - Waterloo Juvenile - PTPF

Public Defender 2 - Des Moines Juvenile - PTPF

Public Defender 1 - Cedar Rapids

Public Defender 1 - Davenport Office

Public Defender 2 - Sioux City Adult Office

Public Defender 2 - Iowa City

Public Defender 1 - Council Bluffs

Public Defender 2 - Sioux City Adult - Rural Counties

Public Defender 2 - Sioux City Juvenile - PTPF

Public Defender 2 - Burlington

Public Defender 3 - Special Defense Unit

Public Defender 2 - Davenport Office

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