Weber Public Defender Group Contract Attorney
The Weber Public Defender Group is accepting letters of interest for Contract Attorneys. This register will remain open on a continual basis to accommodate needs of the Weber Public Defender Group.
Application Process:
The application period for this position will remain open on a continual basis for future needs. Interested candidates must submit a formal letter of interest and a current resume to Director Jim Retallick at [email protected] and [email protected]. Eligible candidates will receive further instructions as needs arise.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Public Defender Contract–Weber County, Utah is accepting applications for a contract attorney to represent indigent parties in the Second District, Ogden Department Courts. The contract will be for a 3-year period. The selected attorney will be required to physically appear weekly in two district court criminal law and motion calendars as part of a three-attorney team and provide quality legal representation to assigned indigent clients at all stages of a criminal proceeding: from initial appearance to case resolution, as well as post-conviction matters such as orders to show cause, restitution hearings, and filing of notices of appeal. Defense resources such as legal research software, investigators, experts, forensic social workers, and conflict counsel will be covered by the Weber Public Defender Group. Compensation will be determined based on years of practice and experience. Additional compensation may be available if other courts are covered. Despite the flat fee nature of the contract the applying attorney will be expected to prioritize their service under the contract as primary in relation to any other professional duties.
Skills Required
- Attorney qualified to represent indigent clients in criminal proceedings
- Physical weekly appearance in two district court criminal law and motion calendars
- Ability to prioritize the contract service as a primary professional duty
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