Attorney II – Indigent Defense & Trial Advocate

Dallas County Votes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public legal service organization in Dallas is seeking a Licensed Attorney to represent indigent defendants in misdemeanor and juvenile cases. The candidate will perform case evaluations, prepare legal documents, and advocate in various legal hearings. Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited institution and at least one year of legal practice experience in Texas. This full-time role requires strong legal research and client representation skills. Competitive compensation and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in Texas.
• One year of experience practicing law is required.
• Experience can be counted from pro bono work under the attorney licensing framework.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate case documentation and conduct legal research.
• Interview clients and discuss case details.
• Draft and file legal documents for trial.

Skills

Legal research

Client representation

Trial preparation

Interviews

Education

Law degree from accredited school

License to practice law in Texas

Job description

A public legal service organization in Dallas is seeking a Licensed Attorney to represent indigent defendants in misdemeanor and juvenile cases. The candidate will perform case evaluations, prepare legal documents, and advocate in various legal hearings. Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited institution and at least one year of legal practice experience in Texas. This full-time role requires strong legal research and client representation skills. Competitive compensation and supportive work environment offered.