Vendor needs to provide public defender services to the government authority located in Prairie, KS.– Includes criminal defense services and all related legal and administrative tasks pursuant to those defense services.– Provide effective legal representation for indigent defendants facing jail time.– There is no predetermined number of hours per week and cases will be assigned by the Municipal Judge at their discretion. The past few years have averaged 100 appointments per year• Review discovery materials, such as police reports and videos• Counsel clients• Be available to meet with clients outside of scheduled court dockets• Meet with in–custody clients at the Johnson County detention facilities• Prepare for and attend all scheduled court hearings, including plea hearings and bench trials in Municipal Court• Assist clients with diversion agreements• Prepare for and handle revocation proceedings, whether for diversion, probation or a suspended sentence• Assist clients with filing appeals as needed• Prepare all documents, motions, briefs, letters, etc. necessary to carry out the above described duties• Perform all work with attorney’s own support staff, materials, stationary, postage, etc.
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