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Deputy State Appellate Public Defender (Capital Unit) – Boise, Idaho

Expires: 2024-11-13
Organization
Idaho State Appellate Public Defender
Salary
$80,000 - $138,000
Job Status
Full Time
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Boise, Idaho

SCOPE OF WORK

Deputy State Appellate Public Defender in the Capital Litigation Unit participates in a collaborative team representation of capital clients. Each team is composed of a lead attorney, a deputy attorney, fact investigator, mitigation specialist, and an administrative assistant. The team represents indigent capital clients throughout the post-conviction proceedings in district court. If post-conviction proceedings are unsuccessful, the team represents the client in a unified direct/post-conviction appeal.

  • Develop and maintain health client relationships of mutual trust and respect.
  • Handle assigned substantive and procedural aspects of each case.
  • Work collaboratively to develop a cohesive post-conviction strategy.
  • Participate in the course of mitigation and fact investigations.
  • Assist in the identification and drafting of appellate and post-conviction issues.
  • Identify and vet expert and lay witnesses.
  • Conduct evidentiary hearings and present oral arguments in appellate courts.
  • Travel to courts, correctional institutions, and other locations within and outside the State of Idaho to attend court hearings and/or oral arguments, visit incarcerated clients, and conduct investigations.

The State of Idaho offers one of the Nation’s best state retirement systems. Benefits include a generous leave policy, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, flex spending, and other state benefits.

For a full job description and application instructions, please visit the following website: https://statecareers.idaho.gov/jobs/14518139-deputy-state-appellate-public-defender 

Requirements
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
  • Can provide client-driven representation.
  • Have empathy and compassion towards clients and a dedication to advocacy on behalf of those sentenced to death.
  • Comfortable working with diverse individuals, including clients, their families, prosecutors, investigators, judges, experts, fact witnesses, and members of the public.
  • Have excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
  • Are detailed and able to exercise sound professional judgement.
  • Have familiarity with civil procedure and the post-conviction process.
  • Able to manage an active caseload of at least three capital cases in various stages of proceedings.
  • Are committed to following the ABA Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of Defense Counsel in Death Penalty Cases and the Supplementary Guidelines for the Mitigation Function of Defense Teams in Death Penalty Cases, as the minimum standard for quality representation.
Job Contact
Rachel Murray
(208) 334-2712 rachel.murray@sapd.idaho.gov