Court Appointed Arraignment Counsel

Job description

Department: Greeley Municipal Court Salary: Contract Position, $105.00/hour: JOB SUMMARY: This part-time Defense Attorney position will work at and for the Greeley Municipal Court approximately ten to sixteen hours per week. This individual must work independently to represent defendants of the Court facing a variety of minor criminal and traffic charges. Law firms that have more than one attorney who could cover this function are encouraged to apply. REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND: o Graduated from an ABA accredited law school and a licensed attorney in the State of Colorado o Understand and adhere to the Rules of Professional Conduct and the Colorado Municipal Court Rules o Ability to pass a background check o Evaluated by OADC Duties include: o Represent indigent defendants at first appearance dates. o Represent defendants at bond hearings. o Represent clients in plea discussions, negotiations, and agreements. o Any other service outlined in CRS 13-10-114.5 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: o Demonstrate compassion and desire to advocate on behalf of the indigent. o Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and multiple inquiries. o Must have exceptional communication skills. o...