Public Defender Assistant Attorney II
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Office of Public Defenders -Posting Expires: Open Until Filled
-Salary: $75,000 - $103,000/annually - -General Description and
Classification StandardsThe purpose of this position is to provide
legal representation for indigent clients charged with city
ordinance and misdemeanor traffic violations in the Atlanta
Municipal Court. -Primary duties include holistic representation
that focuses both on the criminal allegations and any underlying
human conditions that can drive unlawful behaviors. - Attorneys
work with an interdisciplinary team of advocates to identify issues
such as addictions, mental illness, homelessness and unemployment
in order to link clients with needed social services and
civil/legal needs. - -Supervision ReceivedAttorneys work in teams
supervised by a senior attorney that consults with junior attorneys
and guides the development of case strategy and case management
plans. -Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical
responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as
exclusive or all inclusive. - May perform other duties as
assigned.
- Thorough communications with the client, to include meetings to
review facts of the case, explain the law, court process and
options for addressing the case. - Attorneys are required to
identify all collateral consequences and inform each client of the
impact. - When underlying needs are identified, the attorney will
insure linkage to community services through county, state and
federal resources and non-profit service providers. - Attorneys
work with clients who are incarcerated and must be able to work in
a jail environment on a daily basis.
- Development of case management plans, to include identification
of investigatory needs, motions and research needs, collateral
legal and personal consequences, and linkage to social services. -
The attorney is required to work within the interdisciplinary team,
collaborating with investigators, social workers, and client
advocates to achieve zealous and comprehensive representation for
all clients. -
- Attorneys represent clients in court on a daily basis, managing
first appearance, reset cases, plea negotiations, alternative
sentencing and treatment referrals, and bench trails. -
- Administrative tasks include documenting case files and
maintaining a master calendar that reflects court dates and status
of all cases assigned. Attorneys are required to provide daily
docket details to data entry support staff for electronic case
management and workload tracking. Attorneys are also required to
track hours spent on each case.
- Attorneys must develop expert knowledge of city ordinance
violations and traffic misdemeanors. - A command of both subject
matters must be demonstrated within six months of employment. -
-Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of
necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the
job successfully. - It is not an exhaustive list.
- Working knowledge of criminal law and procedure as demonstrated
by education and experience
- Excellent oral advocacy skills required
- Excellent research and writing skills required
- Experience with the following civil practice areas a plus: -
family law, real estate, estates and wills, social security and
other public benefits, elder law, immigration
- Experience in fields of mental health, drug addictions,
homelessness, and unemployment desired
- Dual degrees in social work and/or social work and psychology
classes/training desired
- Spanish speaking skills a plus
- Ability to manage heavy client caseload in a demanding and
challenging courtroom and jail environment
- Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an
assortment of records, reports, and information in -an effective
manner and according to departmental and/or governmental
regulations. -
- Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine
situations.
- Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and
techniques as necessary in the completion of daily
assignments.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and
work activities. -
- Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of
the department. -
- Capable of working under stress related to duties that require
constant attention to detail, tight deadlines and advocacy in the
courtroom.
Keywords: City of Atlanta, East Point , Public Defender Assistant Attorney II, Legal , Atlanta, Georgia
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