· Defending indigent clients in criminal cases involving violent felony offenses constituting a Class IIA felony or greater as assigned by the Chief Counsel. These include but are not limited to: murder in the first and second degree; manslaughter; child abuse resulting in death; sexual assault and sexual assault of a minor; robbery; kidnapping; and cases in which a charge of use of a weapon to commit a felony is charged.
· Conducting review of discovery and investigation as needed.
· Taking depositions.
· Preparing and litigating pretrial motions.
· Negotiating plea agreements.
· Trying cases to juries.
· Conducting mitigation investigation for sentencing.
Conducting direct appeals or postconviction proceedings as assigned
Travel throughout the state is required. Travel will generally be done by rental car paid for by the Commission. Overnight stays are paid through the Commission. Travel expenses are compensated for including a per diem for meals.