Attorney – Public Defender Internship

Overview

Position Title: Attorney

Company: Maricopa County

Location: Maricopa, AZ, US

Job Description

As an Attorney, you will represent clients when appointed by the court. You will be making a positive impact on the client’s lives by appearing in court as the client’s defense representative through all phases of court proceedings.

Responsibilities:

• Appears in court, represents clients at scheduled hearings and trials, presents oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients’ legal interests
• Researches facts and analyzes legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research tools
• Composes motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepares cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, visiting crime scenes, and other case-related locations
• Reviews evidence on- and off-site
• Discusses and presents the analysis of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individuals
• Communicates in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and others
• Travels to courts, jails, detention centers, and correctional facilities to effectively represent clients and attend Continuing Legal Education seminars

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
• Must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application. Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or are transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted.
• Must possess or can obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Experience in criminal law (defense, prosecution, judicial)