0000001157.ATTORNEY IV.PUBLIC DEFENDER

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking an Attorney IV Public Defender to provide comprehensive legal services for indigent defendants. This role includes handling cases related to felony, family, juvenile, and mental health issues, with responsibilities in trial representation, legal research, and client interviews. The position demands a strong background in law and significant legal experience with a license to practice in Texas.

Qualifications

• Requires two years and six months of experience practicing law.
• Must have a license to practice in Texas.
• Conducts jury trials, prepares legal documents, and analyzes charges.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal services to indigent defendants in various cases.
• Conducts jury trials and prepares legal documents including motions and briefs.
• Negotiates with the state for plea bargains and evaluates pending charges.

Skills

Legal research

Case evaluation

Trial representation

Plea negotiations

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

License to practice law in Texas

Job description

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Job Description

Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. Such services include case evaluation, legal advice, plea offers and representing clients in jury trials, non-jury hearings, plea negotiations and dismissals. Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and interprets laws, rules and regulations. Receives level of oversight, training, and supervision based on experience and expertise in assigned area.

Job Description

Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. Such services include case evaluation, legal advice, plea offers and representing clients in jury trials, non-jury hearings, plea negotiations and dismissals. Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and interprets laws, rules and regulations. Receives level of oversight, training, and supervision based on experience and expertise in assigned area.

Management Scope: Assists in training Attorney I, II and III positions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts jury trials, trials before the court and contested matters before the court. 20 E
• Prepares and/or drafts legal documents, including plea papers, motions, briefs and pleadings. Research applicable statutes and case law.
• Analyzes pending charges and develops defenses.
• Negotiates plea bargain recommendations with the State.
• Interviews clients and potential witnesses, discusses facts and applicable law with clients.
• Reviews evidence and inspects crime scenes, prepares investigative requests and makes home visits.
• Documents client files, prepares trial notebooks and maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.
• Assists felony and misdemeanor public defenders as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas. Two (2) years (6) months experience practicing law required.

Special Requirements

None.

Disclaimers

This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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