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Description and Functions
Open until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The position exists in order to supervise the Casper Trail Division's attorneys and staff. Our organization exists to provide effective representation to indigent criminal defendants and to ensure that courts and prosecutors adhere to constitutional, statutory, and procedural law.
Human Resource Contact: Nicki 307-777-6219
nicki.reitmeyer@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Supervision of trial attorneys. The supervision of attorneys includes the assigning of cases.
- The supervision of staff members is done in a manner that attempts to evenly distribute the workload.
- Establish and maintain contact with clients. This involves visiting clients in jail, meeting with clients in the office, and speaking with them on the telephone.
- Appear in court for arraignments, preliminary hearings, motion hearings, and sentencing hearings.
- Guide clients through the justice system while protecting their constitutional rights.
- Review discovery, interview witnesses, and conduct investigations.
- Negotiate with prosecutors for favorable plea agreements for clients.
- Prepare for and conduct trials.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to those with prior supervision skills. KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of Legal research and writing experience.
- Familiarity with research and word processing platforms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Juris Doctorate
Experience:
10+ years of relevant legal experience; and 3+ years of management experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Requires membership in the State Bar as an Attorney qualified to practice law in this state.
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
- FLSA: Exempt
- This is an At-Will position
Supplemental Information
008-Public Defender - Trial Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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