Assistant Public Defender Resume
Headline : Highly motivated, ambitions, dedicated, and responsible individual who is capable of working independently with minimum supervision, and committed to provide high quality service to every project.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Problem Resolution, Research.
Description :
- Responsible for defending the indigent criminally accused.
- Maintained a strong working relationship with clients. Established aggressive trial motion practice.
- Investigated alleged crimes or offenses by meeting with witnesses, deposing police officers and reviewing reports and statements.
- Analyzed facts, evidence and the strength of the case, determined client's wishes and conducted meetings with prosecutors to resolve issues.
- Prepared the defendant's cases for trial or for plea negotiations including representation of the defendant at bond and/or arraignment hearings.
- Prepared pre-trial motions, answers to discovery, motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, and post-trial matters such as motions to withdraw pleas.
- Assessed conduct of trial and review to determine whether a motion for a new trial can be prepared.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctor
Assistant Public Defender III Resume
Summary : Trial experience in representing clients with cases ranging from misdemeanors to Capital Murder. Currently defending over two hundred (200) cases. Interviewed clients and witnesses, advised clients.
Skills : Legal Research, WestLawNext.
Description :
- Represented clients in SORA hearings and during bail applications.
- Appellated practice Representing clients on appeals in front of NY State Court of Appeals, Appellate Division Fourth Department.
- Handled Family Court Appeals as well as criminal appeals (felonies and misdemeanors).
- Drafted legal briefs, reply briefs, memorandums of law, and motions.
- Administrated proceedings Representing clients in administrative parole violation hearings.
- Fully litigated and managed all phases of an average of client cases monthly.
- Represented indigent criminal defendants charged with misdemeanors by researching, drafting and arguing substantive motions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Master
Sr. Assistant Public Defender Resume
Summary : Represent criminal defendants in a variety of misdemeanor cases. Duties include listening to clients' version of events, educating them on the legal issues that face them, and advising them.
Skills : Westlaw, Lexis Nexis.
Description :
- Defended criminal cases for indigent clients from the initial appointment of the Public Defender's Office to a final resolution of the case.
- Advocated for clients in approximately 50 felony and misdemeanor jury trials, serving as first-chair lead counsel in more than half of these trials.
- Negotiated plea agreements with prosecuting attorneys on behalf of clients.
- Wrote and argued numerous pre-trial motions, including motions for a bond, motions to suppress, and motions to dismiss.
- Conducted depositions of law enforcement, civilian, and expert witnesses during pre-trial discovery.
- Coordinated defense investigations including interviewing defense witnesses, visiting crime scenes, and gathering evidence.
- Represented juvenile clients charged with crimes in Juvenile Court, including trying cases at bench trials and participating in crossover dependency matters.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Juris Doctor
Assistant Public Defender/Co-ordinator Resume
Summary : To obtain a position as a Criminal Justice Instructor that will utilize both academic preparation and professional experience as a Public Defender.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.
Description :
- Provided legal representation to clients on misdemeanors, felonies, probation violations, and involuntary commitments.
- Efficiently maintained a large caseload of clients. Performed hearings on various matters and motions.
- Wrote and filed numerous legal documents and motions.
- Volunteered in supervising and training law school student interns.
- Communicated with clients to ensure complete they had a complete understanding of all possible outcomes of criminal cases.
- Obtained the best results for clients through aggressive representation.
- Involved reading trial transcripts, researching legal issues and writing appellate briefs.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Juris Doctor
Assistant Public Defender I Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Assistant Public Defender with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and would excel in the collaborative environment.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Technical Skills.
Description :
- Successfully argued for the exclusion of a chemical expert's opinion based on Cole v.
- Litigated all phases of criminal cases.
- Maintained communication with over clients concerning active cases.
- Argued before the Circuit Court for the transfer of juveniles charged as adults back to the juvenile system in an effort to stop them.
- Represented defendants in criminal cases involving murder, armed robbery, rape, and drug trafficking.
- Represented indigent clients in criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors through serious felonies.
- Drafted motions, discovery demands, memorandums of law, negotiating plea dispositions, conducting pretrial as well as post-sentencing hearings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Juris Doctor
Assistant Public Defender/Representative Resume
Summary : Highly skilled chief human resources officer and school administrator with a proven ability to develop strategies and resolve challenging strategic and operational issues.
Skills : Meticulously organized, Excellent verbal and written capabilities.
Description :
- Obtained and reviewed discovery and other evidence for each case to determine the best legal strategy for clients.
- Worked with the firm's internal investigators to collect additional evidence, and performed independent investigation when necessary.
- Identified strengths, weaknesses and possible defenses on behalf of all of the clients to properly advise them of their options.
- Conducted client interviews at the office, court, and jail.
- Negotiated offers and plea agreements with the prosecutors to obtain the best outcomes for clients.
- Effectively demonstrated client control while working on behalf of a diverse group of individuals.
- Protected the statutory and constitutional rights of clients using legal briefs, motions, and memoranda.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Juris Doctor
Assistant Public Defender/Analyst Resume
Summary : Detail-oriented, conscientious and organized litigator with experience. Divided almost equally between defending and prosecuting criminal cases as well as prosecuting successful Medicaid fraud cases.
Skills : Criminal Defense, Technical Skills.
Description :
- Managed a misdemeanor caseload of up to cases, represented clients from arraignment through trial.
- Currently managing a caseload from arraignment through trial.
- Conducted preliminary hearings, restitution hearings, motions, and contested hearings.
- Researched and drafted motions, including a Trombetta motion, Kellett motion, motion to quash Romero motion.
- Secured numerous dismissals of client cases prior to or on the day of trial.
- Assisted clients with case settlement, negotiating favorable dispositions with the District Attorney on behalf of clients.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Juris Doctor
Lead Assistant Public Defender Resume
Headline : Attorney with a strong background and practical experience in criminal, civil, and family court. Trial experience as well as proven ability to negotiate terms of settlement in hotly contested matters.
Skills : Criminal Defense, Trial work, Domestic Law.
Description :
- Drafted and successfully litigated numerous pretrial issues in serious felony actions.
- Assisted with trial preparation of witnesses and the criminal defendant.
- Extensived experience negotiating pleas in serious criminal actions.
- Experienced communicating with a diverse population.
- Developed of team and leadership skills through interaction with fellow attorneys and support staff.
- Represented parents in child protection cases and in Family Care Court, an alternative therapeutic court.
- Represented clients in juvenile delinquency hearings, bail hearings, and involuntary commitment cases.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctorate
Associate Assistant Public Defender Resume
Headline : Represent criminal defendants in a variety of misdemeanor cases. Duties include listening to clients' version of events, educating them on the legal issues that face them, and advising them of the routes.
Skills : Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation.
Description :
- Represents criminal defendants in misdemeanor and criminal traffic matters, with a caseload of up to clients.
- Communicates with clients, judges, and prosecutors during all stages of the criminal process.
- Experiences drafting motions and appellate briefs using the E-Filing Portal and researching a variety of legal issues.
- Advises and representes clients during initial appearances and in-jail arraignments.
- Traines in criminal defense, handling a variety of felony and misdemeanor issues over tenure.
- Possesses significant courtroom and litigation experience.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
J.D.
Assistant Public Defender/Technician Resume
Summary : Detail-oriented, conscientious trial lawyer with trial experience. Over trials divided almost equally between defending and prosecuting criminal cases. Prosecuting over successful Medicaid Fraud cases.
Skills : Law, Criminal Justice, Legal Research, Ethics.
Description :
- Litigated misdemeanor and felony criminal cases on behalf of indigent clients in the District Court.
- Devised legal strategies, developed case strategy, and conducted discovery.
- Argued motions, presented evidence, and examined witnesses during trials.
- Advocated and negotiated case resolution including alternatives to incarceration.
- Filed FOIA requests for clients to obtain information pertinent to criminal litigation.
- Received an award for outstanding service. Advocated for the indigent.
- Assigned to the Domestic Battery, Misdemeanor, Juvenile, and Felony divisions.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Juris Doctor
Assistant Public Defender Resume
Headline : Ambitious and driven appeals referee with the Division of Employment Security and former assistant public defender with extensive courtroom and employment law experience.
Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, MS-Excel.
Description :
- Duties included representing indigent clients in both magistrates and General Sessions Court as the primary attorney.
- Met with and interviewing clients and witnesses.
- Discussed penalties and potential options with clients.
- Reviewed and analyzed discovery and all Rule.
- Communicated with all court personnel and all individuals involved with the judicial process.
- Negotiated offers and plea agreements with law enforcement and the solicitor's office.
- Performed all duties asked of and expected from a Public Defender.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctorate