Deputy Public Defender Director

Office of the Municipal Public Defender

Denver, CO, US
Base: $157,385.00- $212,470.00 a year; bonus/equit...
100% onsite
Municipal court litigation experience
Client-centered indigent defense
Criminal defense reform advocacy
The Office of the Municipal Public Defender is a client-centered, independent, and innovative agency representing defendants facing jail time for municipal ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and municipal youth offenses

Job Summary

  • The Office of the Municipal Public Defender is a client-centered, independent, and innovative agency representing defendants facing jail time for municipal ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and municipal youth offenses.
  • This role involves supervising attorneys, assisting with office oversight, developing policies, ensuring courtroom coverage, and participating in budget planning.
  • The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary, a guaranteed life-long monthly pension, 457B Retirement Plan, PTO, paid holidays, and other generous benefits.

Matching Summary

The Office of the Municipal Public Defender is a client-centered, independent, and innovative agency representing defendants facing jail time for municipal ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and municipal youth offenses.

Salary

Base: $157,385.00- $212,470.00 a year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Guaranteed life-long monthly pension, 457B Retirement Plan, PTO, Paid Holidays, Education Refund Program, Paid Family Leave, RTD Eco Pass, Medical, Dental, Vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Municipal court litigation experience
  • Client-centered indigent defense
  • Criminal defense reform advocacy
  • Supervisory experience
  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion advocacy

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative leadership approach
  • Behavioral health and substance use challenges
  • Progressive justice initiatives
  • Multi-lingual capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Five years criminal defense practice
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree
  • License to practice law in Colorado
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship

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