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Attorneys appear in various proceedings including but not limited to first appearances, hearings, and trials in criminal court. Criminal Defense Attorneys provide comprehensive representation in collaboration with attorneys and advocates in other practice areas to avoid or mitigate any enmeshed consequences that may arise out of our clients’ contact with the criminal court system. To that end, Criminal Defense Attorneys must consistently be prepared to litigate and confidently engage in skillful negotiations with judges, prosecutors, and other actors within the systems our clients navigate.  \nResponsibilities:  \nLitigation and Legal Proceedings-75%  \n• Prepare thoroughly and litigate effectively in all motions, hearings, and trials.  \n• Accurately assess potential case strategy; weigh case path options and choose the most effective course that aligns with client expectations.  \n• Communicate effectively and persuasively in court.  \n• Write effective legal briefs, motions, and memoranda.  \n• Engage in regular research; maintain an elevated knowledge of the law.  \n• Communicate with clients regularly and clearly about court dates, plea offers made by the State, and responsibilities of the client in seeking resolution, and otherwise keep clients reasonably informed about the path of their case.  \n• Comply with all ethical rules related to the practice of law in Kansas.  \n• Participate productively in case prep meetings, weekly stand-ups, and debriefs.  \nCase Management – 25%  \n• Learn and proficiently navigate KHD’s case management system to assist with the accurate collection of various points of reportable data.  \n• Collaborate with the defense attorney team to ensure effective coverage and care in all cases represented by KHD.  \n• Update case files, tasks, court dates, demographic information, and outcomes regularly and promptly.  \n• Maintain an organized file system for accurate case file tracking.  \n• Clearly explain, support, and track the completion of tasks you have assigned to other staff members on your cases.  \nPracticing Holistic Defense – 100%  \n• Meet with clients at or before first appearances, appearing at first appearances on scheduled days, and representing clients at first appearance and afterward.  \n• Work equitably and collaboratively with investigators, client advocates, and other support staff to prepare cases and meet identified client goals.  \n• Enthusiastically identify and help complete tasks that may not fit traditional standards of practicing law but become necessary to best represent a client’s case.  \nQualifications:  \nTo be eligible, applicants must have:  \n• A Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.  \n• Membership in good standing to the Kansas Bar or eligibility for admission before employment.  \n• Active licensure as an attorney in good standing in the State of Kansas.  \n• Valid driver’s license.  \nApplicants will be selected based on:  \n• A commitment to defending poor and working-class people;  \n• Experience and interest in criminal defense;  \n• Ability to think critically and quickly on their feet;  \n• Excellent research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills;  \n• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and  \n• Ability and desire to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.  \nApplicants, if hired, must: Be barred in the State of Kansas or sit for the Kansas State Bar Examination, or submit the appropriate materials necessary for waiver.  \nPerformance Metrics:  \nCriminal Defense Attorneys will be evaluated on their performance based on the execution of the above responsibilities as well as the following overall pe","cbCaigoKrcADqeP4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigoKrcADqeP4","pdf",60118,"English","# Position Overview\n## Responsibilities\n## Case Management\n## Practicing Holistic Defense\n# Qualifications and Selection\n## Required Credentials\n## Selection Criteria\n## Hiring Conditions","[{\"question\":\"What are the main responsibilities of the Criminal Defense Attorney?\",\"answer\":\"The attorney prepares and litigates motions, hearings, and trials, communicates persuasively in court, writes legal briefs and memoranda, and conducts ongoing legal research. 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