Attorney II - Misdemeanor & Juvenile Defense

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dallas County, Texas seeks a licensed attorney to represent indigent defendants in misdemeanor, juvenile detention, and mental health cases. The role involves evaluating cases, preparing for hearings and trials, and communicating with judges, prosecutors, and family members.

Responsibilities include research, drafting motions, and conducting direct and cross-examinations. A Texas license and one year of legal experience are required; third-year bar card or Pro Bono work may count toward

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in Texas.
• One year of experience practicing law required.
• Experience counted includes third-year bar card or Pro Bono public defender work; hours documented.

Responsabilidades

• Represent indigent defendants in misdemeanor, juvenile detention, or mental health cases.
• Conduct case evaluation, prepare, and manage legal actions.
• Represent client in pre-trial hearings, trials, and evidentiary hearings.
• Perform legal research and draft legal documents; explain process to clients and witnesses.
• Participate in plea negotiations and ensure proper filing of documents.
• Maintain client files and trial notebooks, track caseload and dispositions.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Client interviewing

Courtroom advocacy

Trial preparation

Plea negotiations

Case evaluation

Communication with judges/prosecutors

Educación

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Descripción del empleo

Dallas County, Texas seeks a licensed attorney to represent indigent defendants in misdemeanor, juvenile detention, and mental health cases. The role involves evaluating cases, preparing for hearings and trials, and communicating with judges, prosecutors, and family members.

Responsibilities include research, drafting motions, and conducting direct and cross-examinations. A Texas license and one year of legal experience are required; third-year bar card or Pro Bono work may count toward