Description:
DEPUTY ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER CHILD PROTECTION PARENT DEFENSEApplications are being accepted for a Deputy Assistant Public Defender for the Child Protection (CP) Parent Defense team reporting to the Director of Delinquency Defense and Child Protection. The CP Parent Defense team of attorneys and support staff is focused on bringing the highest quality representation to indigent parents in complex child protection matters throughout the state. The team is responsible for handling child protection trial court cases and appeals statewide. The team provides training, trial observation and consultation for other public defenders and Assigned Counsel handling child protection matters.
The position will have statewide responsibilities, but it is anticipated that the attorney will be placed in Middletown, Hartford, or Willimantic. The Deputy Assistant Public Defender will be required to travel around the state as needed.
Qualifications:Preferred candidates should have at least five (5) years of experience representing parents in child protection matters in the trial court and/or appellate court. Additional experience in criminal defense, delinquency defense, family support magistrate court or other related practices serving indigent clients will be strongly considered. Must be currently admitted to the Connecticut Bar.