Assistant Public Defender

Hinds County Tax Assessors Off

Hinds County, US
Base: $67,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Interview criminal defendants
Visit detention facilities
Court appearances in hinds county
Interview people accused of committing criminal offenses and conduct regular visits with individuals in detention facilities and prisons

Job Summary

  • Interview people accused of committing criminal offenses and conduct regular visits with individuals in detention facilities and prisons.
  • Represent accused individuals in all Hinds County court systems, including initial appearances, bond hearings, and preliminary hearings.
  • Negotiate with charging authorities and act as lead or assisting counsel in felony, capital felony, and misdemeanor trials.

Matching Summary

Interview people accused of committing criminal offenses and conduct regular visits with individuals in detention facilities and prisons.

Salary

Base: $67,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Interview criminal defendants
  • Visit detention facilities
  • Court appearances in Hinds County
  • Negotiate case dispositions
  • Trial counsel in felony cases
  • Trial counsel in capital cases

Nice-to-have

  • Supervise and train staff
  • Assist with secretarial staff
  • Assist with investigative staff

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree required
  • Licensed to practice law in Mississippi
  • Good standing with Mississippi Bar
  • Maintain professional license requirements
  • Maintain required CLE credits
  • Possess valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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