DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER Chief of Trial Division at State of careers Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

158630.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Expertise, Litigation, Supervision, Training Development, Case Management, Public Defense, Administrative Planning, Financial Eligibility Determination, Technical Advising, Coordination, Organizational Skills, Communication, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Research, Client Advocacy

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Office of the Public Defender Division Legal Salary $140,052.00 - $158,630.00 Job Profile JC-00585500-99 - Deputy Public Defender (Non-Union Executive Branch) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours As required, plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and reviews the work of other Assistant Public Defenders, professional, assistants and clerical personnel assigned to assist. Opening Date December 14, 2025 Closing Date December 22, 2025 Job Requisition Number JR100143 DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER Chief of Trial Division (Open Date: 12/14/2025) Pay Grade U00843 A Classification Deputy Public Defender Class Definition To act as technical advisor and legal expert to individuals referred to the Office of the Public Defender; to act as technical advisor and legal expert to other Assistant Public Defenders; to act as technical advisor and legal expert on behalf of the Office of the Public Defender before all State Courts, to provide intake interviews and financial eligibility determinations as appropriate, to assist the Director of Training in developing training program for staff in their units and to provide ongoing training. Supplemental Information To assist the Public Defender in planning, coordinating, implementing, and controlling the functions of the various divisions in the Department of the Public Defender by performing responsible administrative and supervisory work. To serve as the Public Defender in the absence or inability of the Public Defender to discharge the powers and duties of the office. To litigate cases as required before all the courts of the State and to represent the assistant public defenders before the courts on matters arising out of their conduct relating to their employment To do related work as required. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Public Defender will act as a technical advisor and legal expert, overseeing the work of Assistant Public Defenders and providing training. The role includes litigating cases and representing the office in various state courts.