Public Defender II (LPD04P)

Job description

Position Number: 22184495 PUBLIC DEFENDER II County: Clay; Craighead; Greene; Poinsett Posting End Date: April 30, 2026 Anticipated Starting Salary: $85,943: **ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK**: Position Information: Job Series: Public Defenders: Classification: Public Defender II – Career Path Class Code: LPD04P: Pay Grade: SPC05: Salary Range: $85,943 - $127,195: Job Summary: The Public Defender II is responsible for providing high-quality legal defense services to individuals who cannot afford private legal representation, with a focus on more complex and serious criminal cases. This role involves representing clients at all stages of the criminal justice process, including pre-trial motions, trials, sentencing, and post-conviction matters. The Public Defender II will have a higher level of responsibility than a Public Defender I and will handle a caseload of significant criminal defense cases that may include serious felonies and complex legal issues. This position requires strong legal expertise, an in-depth understanding of Arkansas criminal law, excellent courtroom skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining professio...