Top 8 Public defender Jobs in Spokane Wa

Public Defender I
City of Spokane —Spokane, WA
- $72,474.48 - $121,250.16 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Attorney 1 - Public Defender
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $72,436.44 - $88,119.26 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Contracts
- 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Attorney 1 - Public Defender
Spokane, County of (WA) —Spokane, WA
- $72,436.44 - $88,119.26 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Contracts
- 1 year
Prosecuting Attorney 1
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $77,593.91 - $94,393.34 a year
- Overtime
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Prosecuting Attorney 2
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $42.67 - $59.71 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Indigent External Counsel Coordinator
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $51.91 - $72.65 an hour
- Overtime
- Office
- Recruiting
- Contracts
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Prosecuting Attorney 3 - Criminal Department
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $51.91 - $72.65 an hour
- Overtime
- Management
- 1 year
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Prosecuting Attorney 3 - Special Assaults Unit
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $51.91 - $72.65 an hour
- Overtime
- Management
- 1 year
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Attorney 1 - Public Defender
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
The position allocated to this class is the first and entry working level of this series; and is responsible for performing civil and/or criminal legal work…
$72,436.44 - $88,119.26 a year
Attorney 1 - Public Defender
Spokane, County of (WA) —Spokane, WA
The position allocated to this class is the first and entry working level of this series; and is responsible for performing civil and/or criminal legal work…
$72,436.44 - $88,119.26 a year

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Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
The agency maintains a fleet of vehicles for staff to reserve; use of a fleet vehicle requires evidence of a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance…
$38.75 - $49.92 an hour
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-…
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Public Defender I

City of Spokane -
Spokane, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,474.48 - $121,250.16 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Trial material preparation assistance
Law
Legal brief writing
Doctor of Law (JD)
Bar
Courtroom preparation

Full Job Description

PUBLIC DEFENDER I JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Spokane Public Defender's Office seeks creative, client-focused advocates to join our diverse team of public defense attorneys. If you have a passion for public defense and a commitment to representing people in need, you have found your team!

Successful candidates are dedicated advocates, think critically and creatively in a fast-paced environment and are open to accepting feedback and opportunities to grow.

You use independent judgment, to determine the proper course of action within the limits of law.
You have the ability to maintain extensive outside contacts, to obtain or supply factual information.
You must be able to prepare legal briefs and develop strategy, arguments and testimony.
You have strong negotiation skills and bring those to court, in defense of your clients.
You care about your community and the citizens that you serve.

Our Public Defenders have professional development opportunities, annual pay step increases, a flexible schedule and great employee benefits, including a pension plan!

As another benefit, a Public Defender I will automatically promote to a Public Defender II after one year, with a pay range of $82,705.68 to $121250.16.

PUBLIC DEFENDER BENEFITS:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
AFLAC
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation
Legal Shield/ID Shield
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance

PUBLIC DEFENDER I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Must be met at time of application.)

Membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, whether by exam, diploma privilege by graduation from an accredited law school, or APR 6.

PUBLIC DEFENDER I JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares and conducts legal defense before the Court including representation at first appearance and arraignment.
Gathers evidence and conducts legal research to formulate defense against charges.
Interviews clients and witnesses and may work with an investigator to ascertain case facts, and handles other details in preparation for trial or case resolution.
Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of the case.
Negotiates resolution with prosecutors on non-trial cases.
Represents client in court, examining and cross-examining witnesses. Summarizes case to jury.
Provides advice by phone to DUI arrestees who have asked for such advice of counsel during business and non-business hours.
Confers with colleagues with specialty in area of law to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings, such as therapeutic courts.
Performs related work as required.

Please click "apply" to view the Civil Service examination details on the official job posting

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.

Work Location: In person

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Attorney 1 - Public Defender

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