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Public Defender
Colorado River Indian Tribes —Parker, AZ
- From $88,150.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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Public Service Fellow
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- Full-time
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PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 12TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21010527
The State of Florida —Sarasota, FL
- $70,000 a year
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- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
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PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 12TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21009110
The State of Florida —Bradenton, FL
- $70,000 a year
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Public Defender
Montgomery County Pennsylvania —Norristown, PA
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- Full-time
- Writing skills
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Arizona Federal Public Defender —Tucson, AZ
- Mid-level
- Travel
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Public Defender - Fall 2027
State of Montana —Montana
- $74,874.60 - $119,041.45 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Writing skills
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- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Public Defender
State of Idaho —Idaho
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- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
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- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - ENTRY LEVEL
Albany County, NY —Albany, NY
- $85,500 - $98,000 a year
- Online Application
- 3 years
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Attorney - Conviction Integrity Unit
Hennepin County —Minneapolis, MN
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Criminal background check
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
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Assistant Public Defender I
Bexar County —Bexar County, TX
- $86,328 - $107,910 a year
- Overtime
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Retirement plan
Assistant Public Defender
York County —Pennsylvania
- $76,125 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Travel
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21010284
The State of Florida —Milton, FL
- From $70,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Research
- In-person
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
Assistant Federal Public Defender - Capital Habeas Unit
Texas Western Federal Public Defender —Austin, TX
- $78,905 - $185,139 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Life insurance

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Public Defender

Colorado River Indian Tribes -
Parker, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
From $88,150.40 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Doctoral degree
Writing skills
Criminal defense law
High school diploma or GED
Doctor of Law (JD)
Driver's License
Legal drafting
Bar

Full Job Description

*NOTICE*

All CRIT job vacancies have a TWO-PART application process. Submission of your resume on Indeed is STEP ONE. You will receive a confirmation email in the following days after submission to your INDEED EMAIL ADDRESS. That email attachment contains the application of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. THIS IS STEP TWO. You will need to fill it out in its entirety, please list ALL JOBS applied for on Indeed and return via email to the same address. Please be sure your application is signed and all fields are complete. Any questions, please call 928-669-1320.

Pay Rate: $ 88,150.40 - DOE

Job Summary:

The Public Defender will be responsible for management of the Public Defender's Office and staff including administrative and budgeting duties and supervision of staff in representing and counseling eligible Tribal Members.

Duties & Functions:

Responsibilities include representation of Tribal member adults and juveniles, in criminal actions before the Tribal Court.
The Public Defender carries a full adult criminal caseload in Tribal Court and may also handle juvenile proceedings (Child Offender (CO) and Child-in-Need of Care (CNC) cases) under the Tribes' Domestic Relations Code in some instances.
The Public Defender may also be called on to take civil conflict cases referred by the Tribes' Legal Aid Office.
Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Tribal Council or designee to fulfill the Department's needs, objectives and/or goals.
Follow established Tribal policies and those outlined in the Colorado River Indian Tribes Employee Handbook.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Must have knowledge and experience working with principles of Federal Indian Law, Tribal Law and/or administrative law.
Applicant must have ability to work cooperatively with officers and attorneys of the court, even in adversarial relationships.
Dependable, punctual and able to communicate in a professional and pleasant manner.
Applicant should have demonstrable familiarity with criminal law and procedure along with concern and interest in Indian Affairs.

Education & Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Graduate from an ABA accredited law school
Be admitted to Tribal, State or Federal Bar or pending admission preferred.
Employees may be required to submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check.
Must possess a current valid driver's license throughout employment.

Physical Requirement:

Must successfully complete a drug screening test prior to appointment.
Physically able to perform duties assigned.
Occasionally work extended shifts as assigned, some weekends and holiday.

Tribal and Indian Preference:

The Colorado River Indian Tribes has implemented a Tribal/ CRIT Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Let it be known that Tribal preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER:

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.

Background investigation: This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 "Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act." Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required background checks to qualify for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing per the CRIT Employee's Handbook, Substance Abuse Policy.

Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.

APPLY:

C.R.I.T. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

26600 MOHAVE ROAD

PARKER, AZ 85344

FOR CRIT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VISIT: http://crit-nsn.gov

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Section 701 (b) and 703 (I) explicitly exempts from overage the preferential employment of Indians by Indian Tribes. Therefore, CRIT acknowledges and extends preferential treatment to enrolled CRIT members who qualify toward all employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

CRIT OFFERS: Health and Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave. Pre-Employment Drug Screening is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $88,150.40 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you an enrolled member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes?
Do you currently have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card?

Education:

Doctorate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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