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    Staff Attorney II

    Expires: 2026-04-07
    Organization
    Office of Public Defender
    Salary
    83319.00
    Job Status
    Full Time
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    Providence, Rhode Island
    Start Date: 2026-01-26

    The Rhode Island Public Defender is seeking an attorney to represent indigent clients in Rhode Island state courts. Representation may include, depending upon the area of specialty, intake processing, collection of background information concerning the client and offense, interviewing clients and witnesses, case investigation, preparation for court proceedings, legal research and writing, and any other representation functions. Representation also includes appearing in state courts and conducting criminal trials on behalf of indigent clients. Applicants must maintain frequent contact and a good working relationship with clients and possess thorough knowledge of up-to-date and relevant criminal law and procedure. The assistant public defender in this role will represent clients in either the office’s Adult Criminal District Court Unit, Family Court Juvenile Unit, or Family Court Parental Rights Unit.

     

    Requirements
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws; a thorough knowledge of the problems inherent in the criminal justice field; the ability to act as advisor and/or counselor to clients assigned; the ability to meet and deal effectively with officials of the State, Court, or local prosecution; the ability to conduct special research projects; the ability to prepare detailed factual reports; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a law school of recognized standing, and EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as a practicing attorney or previous experience in a responsible position in a related field. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  A J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to the Rhode Island Bar, or eligibility for waived admission.
    Job Contact
    Anne Amaral
    4012223492 careers@ripd.org