Assistant Public Defender - Pretrial & Appellate Litigation - Appellate Division

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office is seeking an Assistant Public Defender to work with felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys on pretrial and appellate litigation. Responsibilities include filing pretrial writs challenging bail/bond conditions and handling writs and appeals through trial and appellate courts.

Qualifications include a J.D. from an accredited law school, Texas bar admission or eligibility, and five+ years of licensed practice with trial experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission
• Licensed at least five years of practice or more

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing pretrial writs on bail and bond conditions.
• Litigate pretrial writs in trial courts and handle appellate representation on direct appeal and discretionary review.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Criminal or Civil jury trial experience

Job description

About the Harris County Public Defender’s Office

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office is committed to providing client-centered, high-quality representation to indigent clients. We seek attorneys dedicated to advancing justice through thoughtful advocacy and collaboration.

Position Overview

The Assistant Public Defender will work closely with felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys focusing on pretrial and appellate litigation. This work includes assisting with the filing of pretrial writs on bail and bond conditions. When necessary, attorney will file pretrial writs including, but not limited to challenging the constitutionality of statutes, pleas in bar, or possible writs of mandamus. The attorney will litigate these matters in the trial courts and continue representation throughout the appellate courts on direct appeal and discretionary review stages of the appellate process.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. 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.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Criminal or Civil jury trial experience.
• Experience drafting appellate briefs.

Licensure

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission.
• Licensed at least five (5) years.

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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Regular Full-time
• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.

Salary

• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods
  • Plus, benefits

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.