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The Missouri Public Defender System (MSPD) is dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals accused of or convicted of crimes in Missouri who cannot afford an attorney. MSPD operates statewide through district offices strategically located throughout the state, offering opportunities to work in diverse settings, from urban areas like Kansas City and St. Louis to more rural environments. We are seeking mitigation specialists to help our clients with the underlying issues that have led to their contact with the criminal legal system. By connecting clients to community resources and working with attorneys to advocate for holistic outcomes, mitigation specialists play a critical role in reducing pretrial detention and unnecessary prison sentences, ultimately creating lasting change in the criminal legal system.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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 .

MSPD can assist with relocation expenses that are consistent with our Relocation Policy. This policy allows MSPD to reimburse up to $2,500 in qualifying relocation related expenses if the new hire's work location is at least 60 miles away from their prior residence.

Join MSPD and be part of a dedicated team working to create meaningful change in the criminal legal system, ensuring justice and support for those who need it most.

The salary listed reflects the base pay rate. Verified prior state service, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, may increase total compensation.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: Human.Resources@mspd.mo.gov

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Responsibilities

As a Mitigation Specialist, you will serve clients in an assigned region, building relationships with community providers and overcoming barriers clients face in accessing services and the stigma of criminal legal involvement. Your key responsibilities include:

Client Advocacy and Case Management:

- Work with clients to identify and achieve service goals.
- Provide a variety of case management services to clients, such as connections to mental health or substance use disorder treatment, housing, and employment, and assist with finding transportation for case-related needs.
- Conduct psychosocial history interviews with clients.
- Develop mitigation memoranda for use in clients’ cases.
- Occasionally, testify or provide in-court advocacy.

Research and Investigation:

- Request and review records.
- Conduct literature reviews and social science research as part of mitigation work.
- Identify and interview mitigation witnesses.

Collaboration and Communication:

- Develop mitigation themes and evidence in collaboration with attorneys and other members of the defense team.
- Draft formal and informal mitigation memoranda.
- Engage with community organizations to increase access to services for clients.
- Provide support and guidance to MSPD staff in your assigned region.

Supervision and Training:

- Supervise HDS interns.
- Help collect and analyze data tracking holistic defense work and its impact.
- Help onboard new HDS team members.

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