Assistant Public Defender - Intake

You will serve in the Intake section of the Intake and Prison Legal Services Department of the Appellate Services Division. This section receives requests for assistance through letters and phone calls and is responsible for evaluating legal claims and communicating with potential clients and their loved ones with clarity, empathy, and respect. Here, you will refer cases for litigation, offer resources and support to people whom the office is unable to represent, and develop accessible legal information that will be provided to those encountering the criminal legal system.

In this position, you will work closely with three fellow Intake attorneys, support staff, and a supervising attorney, and you will collaborate with colleagues on client advocacy across the agency. A commitment to indigent defense and compassion for clients will be key to your success. Your interpersonal skills and ability to communicate about the law with folks from all over our communities will be valuable attributes in this role.

The position currently is eligible for hybrid schedule, giving you the opportunity to work from home for a portion of time after initial onboarding. Some Intake attorneys work in the office one day a week while others work in the office five days a week; the minimum in-office time is 8 hours per week. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and comfortable communicating via Teams or other conferencing software.