The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is an agency dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals who are unable to afford an attorney in criminal cases. We are committed to upholding the constitutional right to counsel and ensuring fair and just legal proceedings for all.
As the Case Contracting Division Director, you will oversee the Case Contracting Division. Your primary responsibility will be determining conflicts of interest and providing conflict-free counsel to indigent criminal defendants through assignment of cases to Special Public Defenders (SPDs), private attorneys who contract with MSPD to provide such representation. You will also allocate funding statewide to provide caseload relief to MSPD offices via additional assignments of non-conflict cases to SPDs. This position offers the unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the legal landscape of Missouri by providing private practitioners the opportunity to render public interest legal services to individuals with limited means.
Oversight And Leadership
Personnel Management
Financial And Contract Management
Training And Development
Quality Assurance
Education And Experience
Skills And Abilities
This is a full-time position based in Columbia.
The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and State of Missouri benefits that include a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Learn more about benefits at https://publicdefender.mo.gov/employment/working-for-mspd/benefits/ Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found https://pers.oa.mo.gov/applicants .
Human.Resources@mspd.mo.gov