Assistant Public Defender Trial Division
Assistant Public Defender Trial Division
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Position Description
The Harris County Public Defenders Office has an opening for an Assistant Public DefenderFelony Trial Division. The Assistant Public Defender represents clients of the Public Defenders Office in felony cases.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Researches analyzes and interprets issues of law.
- Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda motions and other pleadings subject to review.
- Reviews drafts of pleadings motions and memoranda prepared by legal staff.
- Assigns legal personnel in preparation of case files or to collect data or evidence for case work.
- Participates with other attorneys in the formulation of legal strategies for particular clients.
- Renders legal advice to clients with senior attorneys through corresponding and meets with clients to explain legal strategies and to obtain clients input and approval.
- Makes contact with clients witnesses and law enforcement as required including regular trips to the jails and prisons.
- Assists county public defenders in researching legal issues and in preparing memoranda pleadings and motions.
- Answers inquiries from indigent clients (e.g. answers telephone calls and correspondence; initiates correspondence; reviews and researches claims; initiates legal petitions when appropriate; prepares pleadings and memoranda; appears in court on behalf of indigent clients)
- Prepares cases for trial and independently tries cases examines witnesses presents legal arguments and evidence conducts pretrial conferences hearings and plea negotiations and conducts appeals and other postconvictions matters.
- Assures zealous representation.
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.
Current license to practice law with the State Bar of Texas.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Good written and oral communications skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Must possess the skill to manage a demanding caseload of cases assigned from criminal courts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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
Previous criminal defense and trial experience is preferred.
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Fulltime
Monday Friday 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.
- May occasionally require evening and weekend hours.
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
