1000000613.Attorney Iv.Public Defender

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County, Texas seeks an attorney to provide a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. You will evaluate cases, offer legal advice, negotiate plea offers and represent clients at trials and hearings.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, researching laws, interviewing clients and witnesses, and collaborating with public defense teams. Must be a licensed Texas attorney with at least two years six months of practice.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with Texas bar license.
• Two years six months of practicing law required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts jury trials, trials before the court and contested matters.
• Prepares and drafts legal documents including plea papers, motions, briefs and pleadings.
• Analyzes pending charges and develops defenses.
• Negotiates plea bargains with the State.
• Interviews clients and potential witnesses; discusses facts and law with clients.
• Reviews evidence, inspects crime scenes, and prepares investigative requests.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal research

Plea negotiations

Client interviews

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

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

• 1. Conducts jury trials, trials before the court and contested matters before the court. 20 E
• 2. Prepares and/or drafts legal documents, including plea papers, motions, briefs and pleadings. Research applicable statutes and case law.
• 3. Analyzes pending charges and develops defenses.
• 4. Negotiates plea bargain recommendations with the State.
• 5. Interviews clients and potential witnesses, discusses facts and applicable law with clients.
• 6. Reviews evidence and inspects crime scenes, prepares investigative requests and makes home visits.
• 7. Documents client files, prepares trial notebooks and maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.
• 8. Assists felony and misdemeanor public defenders as needed.
• 9. 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.