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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: COEUR D ALENE, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Full Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Public Defender's Office<BR>Salary: DOE<BR>Deadline: Open Until Filled<BR><BR>SUMMARY:  Under limited supervision this position provides multi-staged legal representation of persons accused of crimes, implicated in child protection actions, or subjected to mental health commitments.  Conducts fact investigation, legal research, legal writing and pragmatic negotiation.  Confers with, advises and guides clients in serious, consequential matters. <BR><BR>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   <BR> <BR>Working knowledge and understanding of mental illness, DSM IV criteria, and treatment modalities; substance abuse/dependence and treatment modalities; and divorce and child support law. <BR> <BR>Must possess excellent communication skills; and ability to work with high risk individuals that may be violent, in fast-paced, high stress environment. <BR>  <BR>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:   Juris-Doctorate and a minimum of one year related experience and/or training.  Maintains continuing legal education credits to maintain standing with the Idaho State Bar. <BR>  <BR>CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license, and be insurable; First Aid card and CPR certification. <BR> <BR>License to practice as an attorney in the State of Idaho. <BR> <BR>TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND TOOL SKILLS:  Competent ability to use a personal computer and associated peripherals, and use Microsoft Windows 200 or higher, Microsoft Office XP or higher, databases specific to the County, Internet, and Microsoft Outlook; and proficient in Westlaw Legal Research program.  Ability to use telephone, facsimile machine, copy machine, printers, scanning devices, calculator and general office equipment. <BR> <BR>Please submit the required Kootenai County application (Note:  The Application can be printed off the website: www.kcgov.us), cover letter and resume to:  Kootenai County Attn: HR Dept., PO Box 9000, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-9000, or visit the website at www.kcgov.us for full job description or pick up an application or drop off completed application at 451 Government Way, 2nd Floor, Administration Bldg, Coeur d’Alene, or call 208-446-1641 for assistance. Pre-employment drug test required for all positions.  EOE</font></td>
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Bachelors Degree Plus Graduate Schooling 12 Months