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Attorney I - PDA

Indy Gov • Indianapolis, IN • 1d ago

Attorney I - PDA

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Attorney I - PDA

Salary

$76,000.00 Annually

Location

IN 46203, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

09537

Department

Marion County Public Defender's Agency

Opening Date

01/05/2026

Closing Date

1/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

Overview

Agency Summary

The Marion County Public Defender Agency provides legal representation for Marion County citizens who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer in matters involving liberty interests, including criminal cases. Our services are provided as a public service. We work with the felony, misdemeanor, Title IV D, civil commitment, and juvenile courts. We also work on cases related to termination of parental rights as well as appeals. Our agency also offers education, services, and programs focused on different ways to serve jail sentences . The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for providing effective representation of counsel to indigent persons charged with the equivalent of misdemeanors in either juvenile, misdemeanor, or appellate courts, or facing civil contempt, or CHINS proceedings. Independent Judgment is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures . Independent actions and judgment are exercised in making decisions that are complex in nature and have considerable impact on Public Defender Agency policy . Decisions and actions may be controlled by state and federal laws . The actions and decision-making process allow for considerable latitude in making informed judgments, quick decisions, or decisions without the benefit of consultation . The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative, creativity, and independent problem-solving skills. Position reports to Division Chief.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

Appears in court to provide effective representation of counsel to indigent persons in civil contempt proceedings, CHINS Proceeding, mental health court or persons charged with committing misdemeanor criminal offenses in adult, juvenile or appellate courts

Conducts legal and factual review of the case; evaluates the legal and factual evidence for, or against, the client; engages in pretrial motion practice; and takes and defends depositions

Consults with client, interviews witnesses and consults with medical, forensic, DNA or other experts as needed to effectively represent client

Consults with opposing counsel to negotiate case disposition to include plea agreements and other disposition, including litigating case to the court or trying to jury

Communicates with clients through regular methods to include telephone conversations, in person interviews, and jail consultations

Reviews and updates court files; keeps client and families updated on case progress

Delegates assignments to paralegal I and investigators, as appropriate

Collaborates with social workers on multi-disciplinary strategies to achieve client objective s

Must maintain confidentiality at all times

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate and license to practice law required. Strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills are required along with top level interpersonal and facilitation skills . Computer knowledge a must . Must have a valid d river's license. Additionally, all Division attorneys must comply with all relevant Indiana Public Defender Commission standards, guidelines, and requirements.

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