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performs related work as required.  \nThe work examples and competencies listed below are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.  \nWork Examples  \nParticipates in the investigation and preparation of a defense for assigned cases to obtain facts in determining the merits of cases and appropriate courses of action.  \nPrepares drafts of pleadings, motions, supporting affidavits, letters, and briefs.  \nAdvocates in assigned cases at every stage of the criminal justice system through resolution in the pretrial process, plea bargaining process, trial, verdict, and sentencing by providing legal counsel and advice, interviewing and selecting appropriate witnesses, preparing witnesses to give testimony, presenting argument in court, and conducting direct and cross examination of witnesses.  \nNegotiates plea bargains, dismissals, or other dispositions of assigned cases with prosecuting attorneys or other interested parties.  \nIf assigned to the central administrative office, reviews and adjudicates indigent defense attorney fee claims and takes appropriate action in each case; applies pertinent statutes and rules; investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints; represents the State Public Defender’s Office in administrative hearings and court by raising motions, objections, and arguments in fee claim litigation.  \nCompetencies Required  \nKnowledge:  \n• Law and Government – Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.  \n• English Language – The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.  \n• Customer Service – Principles and processes for providing customer services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.  \nAbilities:  \n• Oral Expression – Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.  \n• Oral Comprehension – Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.  \n• Written Expression – Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.  \n• Written Comprehension – Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.  \n• Speech Clarity – Speak clearly so others can understand.  \n• Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.  \n• Inductive Reasoning – Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. 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