City and County of Denver
Deputy Public Defender Staff Attorney
City and County of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
About Our Job
The Office of the Municipal Public Defender has been in existence since 2015 in the City and County of Denver. We are excited to invite applications for a Staff Attorney for this growing agency.
The Municipal Public Defender's Office provides holistic criminal defense to the indigent accused of Denver who are facing the possibility of jail for traffic offenses and municipal ordinance violations. The Chief Municipal Public Defender reports directly to the Municipal Public Defender Commission. The Deputy Public Defenders report to the Public Defender Supervisor and Director.
We are currently hiring for a Deputy Public Defender Staff attorney to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate must have a passion for public defense work and should exhibit empathy in dealing with clients. This role will work closely with clients from Denver’s indigent community, ranging from clients with mental health issues to substance abuse issues, and everything in between.
We appreciate your interest and are excited for the opportunity to build a strong team of Public Defenders for the City and County of Denver.In this role, you will be responsible for:Representing defendants accused of municipal ordinance and traffic violationsProviding representation in all phases of litigation from arraignment, through plea negotiation, to trial and appealsPreparing and litigating all manner of motions, including constitutional motions, evidentiary issues, and other pleadingsPerforming legal research and writing appealsInterviewing and advising clients in the office and in detention facilities to gather information in preparation for trialRepresenting clients in problem-solving courts and advocating for clients at problem-solving team meetingsWorking closely with the Client Support Team comprised of social workers and peer navigatorsPerforming other duties as assignedWhat We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $80,371.00 - $132,612.00 yearly. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan132 hours of PTO earned within first year11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer timeEducation Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the cityCare Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)Free RTD Eco PassCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateAbout You
Our ideal candidate will have:A license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme CourtA strong passion for public defense and a desire to be a litigatorPrevious internship or legal clinic experience in public defenseExperience within the Denver County Court SystemBilingual or multilingual abilitiesExperience working with indigent populationsWe realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Laws DegreeExperience: NoneLicense/Certifications: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application. Positions with the Public Defender's Office are dependent upon the rules and regulations in place at the time of application and subsequent hiring.Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employmentEquivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permittedTo be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):ResumeCover Letter, please include the following:Colorado license #A description of, or interest in, litigation experienceA description of your experience working with the indigent populationA description of why you want to be a municipal public defenderApplication Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Sunday January 14, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday January 14, 2024 at midnight to ensure consideration.About Everything ElseJob Profile
CL2882 Deputy Public Defender StaffTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$80,371.00 - $132,612.00Starting Pay
Based on education and experienceAgency
Office of Municipal Public DefenderThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
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The Office of the Municipal Public Defender has been in existence since 2015 in the City and County of Denver. We are excited to invite applications for a Staff Attorney for this growing agency.
The Municipal Public Defender's Office provides holistic criminal defense to the indigent accused of Denver who are facing the possibility of jail for traffic offenses and municipal ordinance violations. The Chief Municipal Public Defender reports directly to the Municipal Public Defender Commission. The Deputy Public Defenders report to the Public Defender Supervisor and Director.
We are currently hiring for a Deputy Public Defender Staff attorney to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate must have a passion for public defense work and should exhibit empathy in dealing with clients. This role will work closely with clients from Denver’s indigent community, ranging from clients with mental health issues to substance abuse issues, and everything in between.
We appreciate your interest and are excited for the opportunity to build a strong team of Public Defenders for the City and County of Denver.In this role, you will be responsible for:Representing defendants accused of municipal ordinance and traffic violationsProviding representation in all phases of litigation from arraignment, through plea negotiation, to trial and appealsPreparing and litigating all manner of motions, including constitutional motions, evidentiary issues, and other pleadingsPerforming legal research and writing appealsInterviewing and advising clients in the office and in detention facilities to gather information in preparation for trialRepresenting clients in problem-solving courts and advocating for clients at problem-solving team meetingsWorking closely with the Client Support Team comprised of social workers and peer navigatorsPerforming other duties as assignedWhat We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $80,371.00 - $132,612.00 yearly. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan132 hours of PTO earned within first year11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer timeEducation Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the cityCare Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)Free RTD Eco PassCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateAbout You
Our ideal candidate will have:A license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme CourtA strong passion for public defense and a desire to be a litigatorPrevious internship or legal clinic experience in public defenseExperience within the Denver County Court SystemBilingual or multilingual abilitiesExperience working with indigent populationsWe realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Laws DegreeExperience: NoneLicense/Certifications: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application. Positions with the Public Defender's Office are dependent upon the rules and regulations in place at the time of application and subsequent hiring.Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employmentEquivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permittedTo be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):ResumeCover Letter, please include the following:Colorado license #A description of, or interest in, litigation experienceA description of your experience working with the indigent populationA description of why you want to be a municipal public defenderApplication Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Sunday January 14, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday January 14, 2024 at midnight to ensure consideration.About Everything ElseJob Profile
CL2882 Deputy Public Defender StaffTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$80,371.00 - $132,612.00Starting Pay
Based on education and experienceAgency
Office of Municipal Public DefenderThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
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