Assistant Public Defender Bail Hearing Division
Assistant Public Defender Bail Hearing Division
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Job Description
Position Description
Assistant Public Defender in the Bail Division (APD) an attorney licensed in the State of Texas who has graduated from an accredited law school.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- APDs provide zealous advocacy to persons accused of crimes in Harris County Texas for the purpose of trying to secure a clients release on a personal bond or affordable cash bond.
- APDs may also challenge the probable cause justifying a clients arrest.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please callor email.
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 Licensure:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Applicants should have the ability to advocate on the clients behalf and should be familiar with developments in criminal law.
- Good organization time management and the ability to work well with others are essential.
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
Spanishspeaking preferred but not necessary.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Fulltime
- APDs work in three shifts 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
- The first shift is from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- The second shift is from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- The third shift is from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- No shift is promised and assignment to a shift will depend on the needs of the division so applicants should be prepared to work any shift.
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 pay periods
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
