| JOB ANNOUNCMENT DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER The La Paz County Public Defender's Office is accepting applications for a Deputy Public Defender. The Public Defender's Office defends indigent clients charged with felonies in La Paz County Superior Court and with misdemeanors in three Justice Courts. The salary range is $50,959.98 - $75,434.76, plus benefits. Minimum qualifications are a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona and a valid Arizona driver's license. Applicants must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, have the ability to analyze and organize factual information, and make persuasive legal arguments. Experience in criminal law is desired, but not mandatory. La Paz County is located in Western Arizona, along the Colorado River. More information about the county can be found at www.co.la-paz.az.us. This position will be open until filled. La Paz County is an equal opportunity employer. DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER JOB DESCRIPTION Nature of the Work: Under direct supervision, represent indigent clients in all phases of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Typical Duties: Prepare and try criminal cases; argue motions before the court; interview clients, advising them of the charges against them and range of possible sentences; continually update clients of prosecution and defense witnesses; perform legal research; and negotiate favorable settlements. Knowledge Skills & Abilities Good knowledge of: judicial procedures and rules of evidence, criminal law and criminal procedure; and methods of pleading. Considerable experience with tools used in legal research. Ability to: effectively present client's case at trial; analyze and organize facts and evidence; present case both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and negotiate settlements. | 
