Manage a reasonable client caseload based on requests for social work and mitigation assistance from attorneys.
Interview clients, assess needs for services, and make appropriate referrals for services.
Acquire pertinent records relative to client’s psychosocial history and mental health diagnoses and treatment.
Identify and conduct interviews with family, friends, employers, and other support system members in the community who can aid in clients’ success.
Coordinate meetings between attorney and client as requested by attorneys.
Draft client correspondence and reports suitable for use in court proceedings.
Attend and effectively track client court settings as requested by attorneys.
Provide trial support with fact investigation and trial punishment mitigation as necessary.
Testify in court as necessary.
Collaborate with public defender team, service providers, and community resources to effectively provide holistic approach to indigent defense.
Prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines and court appearances.
Maintain case evaluation and activity records; provide case statistics to Chief Public Defender as requested.
Attend mental health training and public defender office training as requested by Chief Public Defender.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
