Assistant Public Defender Mental Health Division
Assistant Public Defender Mental Health Division
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Job Description
Position Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represents clients of the Public Defender in court who are identified as mentally ill or as intellectually disabled.
- Makes contact with clients witnesses and law enforcement as required including regular trips to jails and prisons.
- Gathers evidence and discovery.
- Supervises social workers investigators and other staff.
- Assists in seeking services and assistance for clients.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education and Experience:
A Juris Doctorate degree.
Licensure:
A current license to practice law with the State Bar of Texas are required.
A valid drivers license is required. (Must obtain a Texas drivers license before date of hire).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Good written and oral communication skills required.
- Effective organizational and time management skills required to successfully execute job duties.
- Must possess the skill to manage a demanding caseload of mentally ill and/intellectually disabled criminal defendants using interviews and evidencebased practices.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Three 3 years plus experience as a criminal defense attorney is preferred; including having been approved to take appointments in the Harris County Criminal Courts.
Experience working with mentally ill or intellectually disabled persons preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Fulltime
Monday Friday
Evenings Weekends and Holidays as needed
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus benefits
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
