7748.ATTORNEY IV.PUBLIC DEFENDER

Dallas County Votes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Defender's Office in Dallas, TX seeks an attorney to provide a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases, including case evaluation, legal advice, plea offers and representing clients in jury trials and non-jury hearings.

Responsibilities include conducting jury trials, preparing and drafting pleadings, researching statutes, negotiating pleas, interviewing clients and witnesses, reviewing evidence, and maintaining case files.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in Texas.
• Two years six months of experience practicing law.

Responsibilities

• Conducts jury trials and other matters before the court.
• Prepares and drafts legal documents, including pleadings and briefs.
• Analyzes pending charges and develops defenses.
• Negotiates plea bargains with the State.
• Interviews clients and potential witnesses and discusses facts with clients.
• Reviews evidence and inspects crime scenes and prepares requests.
• Documents client files and maintains caseload statistics.
• Assists felony and misdemeanor public defenders as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Trial experience

Plea negotiations

Client interviews

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25001420
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Public Defender, Dallas, TX, 75207, US