Attorney - Kansas City

Assistant Public Defender - TrialMSPD trial attorneys provide high quality, zealous advocacy and legal representation to indigent clients throughout all phases of criminal matters in the state of Missouri.Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:Establishing rapport with and maintaining a professional relationship with each client through telephone contact, meetings and/or institutional visitsAdvising and counselling each client throughout each stage of a caseEnsuring each client is kept apprised of investigations, negotiations, and court rulingsThoroughly investigating cases by means of: interviewing a variety of individuals (e.g., client, witnesses, expert witnesses, family members, etc.); reviewing law enforcement reports; examining discoveryAppearing at regularly scheduled court dockets and all appearances concerning assigned caseloadConducting legal research and staying abreast of statutes, regulations and pertinent court decisionsPreparing legal documents including motions, pleadings, and briefs in connection with hearings, trials, and other legal proceedingsLitigating all aspects of each client’s case through disposition at the trial court levelPreparing case, client, and witnesses for trialPromoting and protecting the best interests of the client at all timesIncorporating a holistic approach with each clientCollaborating with other staff on behalf of the clientAttending Continuing Legal Education (CLE) as requiredRequirements/Qualifications:Licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri, awaiting bar results, or transferring bar license from a different state.Interest in criminal law and defending constitutional rights of individuals who cannot afford an attorney.Salary:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.APD I: $5,000/month (starting salary)APD II: $5,417/month (eligible for consideration after 1 year of successful performance)APD III: $6,036/month (eligible for consideration after 3 years of successful performance)Senior Public Defender I-II: $6,834- $7,283/month (eligible for consideration after continued highly successful performance)

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