Deputy Public Defender; Public Defender IV

Deputy Public Defender (Public Defender IV)

The Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Public Defender (PD IV) in the Eleventh Judicial District Public Defender Office in Pittsburg, Kansas. This office will serve Crawford, Labette, and Cherokee County.

The Mission
The Board of Indigents’ Defense Services (BIDS), through its regional public defender offices like the Eleventh Judicial District Public Defender Office, represents adults charged with felonies who cannot hire an attorney. By supporting and elevating public defense in the State of Kansas, BIDS empowers its team to provide relentless representation and collaborative, holistic advocacy in service of client-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities
Deputy Public Defenders assist with the evaluation of employee performance within their office and perform administrative tasks as assigned by their Chief Public Defender. They assign work to the attorneys and staff, assist in personnel matters, schedule and lead office and project meetings as needed, and conduct trainings when called upon to do so. Deputy Public Defenders represent adults charged with criminal felonies in their local district court jurisdiction who are deemed indigent and unable to afford to hire an attorney.

Salary And Benefits
Compensation for this position (Public Defender IV) ranges from $85,000.00 - $. The State Of Kansas Employment Benefits Package Includes:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs, parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Programs
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Application Materials Needed
To apply, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample
• List of three professional references
• If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, please also include your DD214.

Please send your application materials by email to Shawn Keeling at bids recruiter.