This is a non-merit position with Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Public Defender. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.    Advocates for indigent clients in assigned cases at the post-conviction stage of the justice system. Appears and advocates in court at post-conviction relief pre-trial hearings, trials, post-trial motions, and other court hearings and related appeals. Negotiates plea bargains, dismissals, or other disposition of assigned cases with prosecuting attorneys. Investigates facts and prepares defense and argument for assigned cases to determine the merits of cases and appropriate cou